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Short ribs vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Short ribs and Salsa?

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Salsa is higher in Fiber.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 109% higher.

We used Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +440%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +2770.6%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.096
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 4% 85% 12% 13% 24% 57% 5% 32% 0% 3%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +2770.6%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Contains more Potassium +20.5%
Equal in Calcium - 12
Equal in Iron - 2.24
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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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Salsa
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +280%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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 33% 0% 0% 14% 13% 7% 21% 0% 35% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +280%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1338%
Contains more Fats +20890%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +151.1%
Contains more Other +119.2%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7 g
Water: 89.7 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +1338%
Contains more Fats +20890%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +151.1%
Contains more Other +119.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1329.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.029 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.107 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1329.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Salsa Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.6g Salsa
Protein 21.57g 1.5g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 0.2g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 7g Salsa
Calories 471kcal 36kcal Short ribs
Fiber 0g 1.4g Salsa
Calcium 12mg 12mg
Iron 2.31mg 2.24mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Salsa
Phosphorus 162mg 30mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 270mg Salsa
Sodium 50mg 430mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 0.17mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.096mg Short ribs
Manganese 0.013mg Short ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 0.4µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 550IU Salsa
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Salsa
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Salsa
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.03mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 1.08mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.149mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 19µg Salsa
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Salsa
Saturated Fat 17.8g 0.029g Salsa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 0.016g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.107g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Salsa
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
11%
Salsa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
23%
Salsa

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 380mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.771g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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

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.