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Short ribs vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between short ribs and potato salad

  • Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, potato salad has more vitamin C.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% more.
  • Short ribs have 16 times more zinc than potato salad. Short ribs have 4.88mg of zinc, while potato salad has 0.31mg.
  • Potato salad is lower in saturated fat.
  • Potato salad 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 Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more IronIron +255.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1474.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +407.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +676.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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%
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%

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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +704.9%
Contains more FatsFats +412%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +112.8%
Contains more OtherOther +167.1%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +661.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +144.2%

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 Potato salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Potato salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 1.429g 74%
Fats 41.98g 8.2g 52%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.31mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 2.48g 41%
Protein 21.57g 2.68g 38%
Selenium 20.8µg 4.1µg 30%
Sodium 50mg 529mg 21%
Iron 2.31mg 0.65mg 21%
Calories 471kcal 143kcal 16%
Phosphorus 162mg 52mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 3.737g 15%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.89mg 10%
Cholesterol 94mg 68mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.534mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.141mg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.101mg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.17g 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Copper 0.099mg 0.118mg 2%
Potassium 224mg 254mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 19mg 1%
Folate 5µg 7µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.87g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.062mg 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 Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.371g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients

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

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