Short ribs vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are short ribs and pound cake different?
- Short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B6, and iron, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
- Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 94% more than pound cake.
- Short ribs contain 11 times more zinc than pound cake. Short ribs contain 4.88mg of zinc, while pound cake contains 0.43mg.
- Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index (54) than short ribs (0).
Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1034.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +316% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +291.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +746.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +51.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +627.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +41.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +740% |
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 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +331.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +200.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +109.6% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +525.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.5% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0.36µg | 94% |
| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 4.811g | 59% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 13.96g | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 0.43mg | 40% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 3.02g | 40% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 5g | 33% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 5µg | 29% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.64g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.036mg | 14% |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 377mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 3.419g | 13% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 1.48mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Folate | 5µg | 42µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 66mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Calories | 471kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 1.615mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.485mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 140mg | 3% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 65.6mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.6g | 2% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 149mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 1.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 34IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.192g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 327mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.989g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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