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Short ribs vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and roe

  • Short ribs are higher in zinc and iron, yet roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, folate, and vitamin B1.
  • Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 372% more than short ribs.
  • Short ribs contain 10 times more saturated fat than roe. While short ribs contain 17.8g of saturated fat, roe contains only 1.866g.
  • The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.013mg

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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +454%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +340.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1740%

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
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +410.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +64.1%
Contains more OtherOther +256.2%

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +786.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 11.54µg 372%
Cholesterol 94mg 479mg 128%
Saturated fat 17.8g 1.866g 72%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.949mg 61%
Selenium 20.8µg 51.7µg 56%
Fats 41.98g 8.23g 52%
Phosphorus 162mg 515mg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 2.129g 42%
Zinc 4.88mg 1.28mg 33%
Folate 5µg 92µg 22%
Iron 2.31mg 0.77mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.277mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 1.154mg 18%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Protein 21.57g 28.62g 14%
Calories 471kcal 204kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 3.404g 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 91µg 10%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Sodium 50mg 117mg 3%
Copper 0.099mg 0.128mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.185mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 2.192mg 2%
Potassium 224mg 283mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Carbs 0g 1.92g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.92g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.013mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 385mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $97.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roe
Roe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.934g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.