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Short ribs vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Short ribs and Pizza?

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Choline, however, Pizza is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% more.
  • Pizza contains 6 times less Cholesterol than Short ribs. Short ribs contain 94mg of Cholesterol, while Pizza contains 17mg.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this article.

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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 Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +2669.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Copper - 0.105
Equal in Selenium - 19.9
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 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Potassium +30.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Contains more Calcium +1466.7%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +2669.2%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Copper - 0.105
Equal in Selenium - 19.9

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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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%
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 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +523.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Folate +1760%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Fats +333.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Other +231.5%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Protein +89.4%
Contains more Fats +333.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Other +231.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.681
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +623.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.681

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 Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 0g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 21.57g 11.39g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 9.69g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 471kcal 266kcal Short ribs
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 0g 3.58g Short ribs
Fiber 0g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 12mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 2.31mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 162mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 224mg 172mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 598mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 1.34mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.105mg Pizza
Manganese 0.013mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 20.8µg 19.9µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.08mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.42µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.7µg Pizza
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg 0.41mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.564mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.139mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 0.77mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.264mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.664mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.72mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.355mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 17mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.004g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 2.608g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Pizza
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
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 548mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.