Short ribs vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between short ribs and fish sandwiches
- Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, and iron; however, fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, and folate.
- Short ribs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 81% more than fish sandwiches.
- Short ribs have 10 times more zinc than fish sandwiches. While short ribs have 4.88mg of zinc, fish sandwiches have only 0.49mg.
- Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.
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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 IronIron | +54% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +32% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +895.9% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1930.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +250% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +214.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +285.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +184.4% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +89.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +466.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +820% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0.68µg | 81% |
Saturated fat | 17.8g | 1.949g | 72% |
Fats | 41.98g | 12.45g | 45% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 2.595g | 41% |
Zinc | 4.88mg | 0.49mg | 40% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 6.257g | 32% |
Sodium | 50mg | 602mg | 24% |
Protein | 21.57g | 10.29g | 23% |
Cholesterol | 94mg | 35mg | 20% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.21mg | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.07mg | 12% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.264mg | 11% |
Calories | 471kcal | 257kcal | 11% |
Choline | 82.2mg | 28.9mg | 10% |
Iron | 2.31mg | 1.5mg | 10% |
Folate | 5µg | 46µg | 10% |
Carbs | 0g | 26.69g | 9% |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 13.6µg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 162mg | 116mg | 7% |
Selenium | 20.8µg | 18µg | 5% |
Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 3% |
Copper | 0.099mg | 0.075mg | 3% |
Calcium | 12mg | 37mg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 2.15mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 25mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 27IU | 9IU | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.47g | 2% | |
Potassium | 224mg | 206mg | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 25.69g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 3.53g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.08g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.716mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.823mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0% | |
Valine | 1.07mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0.029g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.064g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | N/A |
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:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +237.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +35.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +191.8% |
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
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +627.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +309% |