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Short ribs vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Short ribs and Merlot

  • Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Merlot is richer in Manganese.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 109% more than Merlot.
  • Merlot has 104 times less Selenium than Short ribs. Short ribs have 20.8µg of Selenium, while Merlot has 0.2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +402.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +3385.7%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Selenium +10300%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +915.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +402.2%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +604.3%
Contains more Potassium +76.4%
Contains more Zinc +3385.7%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Selenium +10300%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +915.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Merlot
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +286%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30714.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +142.4%
Contains more Other +1383.6%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +30714.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +142.4%
Contains more Other +1383.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Short ribs Merlot
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Protein 21.57g 0.07g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 0g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 2.51g Merlot
Calories 471kcal 83kcal Short ribs
Sugar 0g 0.62g Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 8mg Short ribs
Iron 2.31mg 0.46mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 12mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 23mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 127mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 4.88mg 0.14mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.011mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.132mg Merlot
Selenium 20.8µg 0.2µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg Short ribs
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.031mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.224mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.03mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.057mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 1µg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg Merlot
Saturated Fat 17.8g Merlot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Merlot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Short ribs
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.8g)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.