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Short ribs vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between short ribs and penne

  • Short ribs are richer in zinc, iron, and phosphorus, yet penne is richer in fiber and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for short ribs is 78% higher.
  • Penne contains less cholesterol.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index than penne.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Penne
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 11% 30% 0% 30% 51% 32% 0% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.6%
Contains more IronIron +188.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Penne
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Penne
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6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +278.4%
Contains more FatsFats +949.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +102.7%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Penne
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62% 27% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1788%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +282.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.1%

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 Penne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Penne DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 2.3g 70%
Fats 41.98g 4g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 1g 45%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Zinc 4.88mg 1.1mg 34%
Protein 21.57g 5.7g 32%
Cholesterol 94mg 12mg 27%
Iron 2.31mg 0.8mg 19%
Calories 471kcal 126kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 17%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 12%
Copper 0.099mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Sodium 50mg 248mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.4g 8%
Calcium 12mg 89mg 8%
Phosphorus 162mg 118mg 6%
Carbs 0g 16.8g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Potassium 224mg 122mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Folate 5µg 1%
Manganese 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 14.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Penne
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
43%
Short ribs
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Penne
Penne is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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

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.