Short ribs vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between short ribs and pasta
- Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, pasta has more folate, vitamin B1, and manganese.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 103% more.
- Short ribs have 119 times more saturated fat than pasta. Short ribs have 17.8g of saturated fat, while pasta has 0.15g.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than short ribs.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +833.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +771.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1623.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +147.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +547.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +318.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3898.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +135.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15125.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0.14µg | 103% |
| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 0.15g | 80% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 1.05g | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 0.124g | 47% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 0.56mg | 39% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 38% | |
| Protein | 21.57g | 5.15g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 33mg | 20% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 131kcal | 17% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 64µg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 1.14mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.034mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 63mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.209mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.224mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 0.992mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 0g | 24.93g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 0.429g | 7% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 50mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.183mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A |
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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
43%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.65g)