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Short ribs vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between short ribs and ricotta

  • Short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, choline, and selenium, yet ricotta is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 95% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 24 times more vitamin B3 than ricotta. Short ribs contain 2.452mg of vitamin B3, while ricotta contains 0.104mg.
  • Ricotta contains less saturated fat.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index than ricotta.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +507.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +371.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1625%
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2257.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +670.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +118.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +369.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.6%
Contains more FatsFats +223.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +100.7%
Contains more OtherOther +39.7%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +420.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +297.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -53.4%

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 Ricotta
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 Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.34µg 95%
Fats 41.98g 12.98g 45%
Saturated fat 17.8g 8.295g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 3.627g 38%
Zinc 4.88mg 1.16mg 34%
Iron 2.31mg 0.38mg 24%
Protein 21.57g 11.26g 21%
Calcium 12mg 207mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.104mg 15%
Calories 471kcal 174kcal 15%
Cholesterol 94mg 51mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.043mg 14%
Vitamin A 0µg 120µg 13%
Choline 82.2mg 17.5mg 12%
Selenium 20.8µg 14.5µg 11%
Copper 0.099mg 0.021mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.385g 8%
Potassium 224mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.013mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.195mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.2µg 3%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin D 27IU 10IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.11mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 84mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.213mg 1%
Phosphorus 162mg 158mg 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.1µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 11mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.04g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.27g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.006mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.556mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.459mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ricotta
Ricotta is cheaper (difference - $0.3)

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
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.