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Short ribs vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between short ribs and chia seeds

  • Short ribs are richer in vitamin B12, yet chia seeds are richer in fiber, manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, iron, selenium, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for chia seeds is 138% higher.
  • Chia seeds contain less saturated fat.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index than chia seeds.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5158.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.7%
Contains more IronIron +234.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +833.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +430.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20846.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +165.4%
~equal in Zinc ~4.58mg

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1140%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +260.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +880%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.4%
Contains more FatsFats +36.6%
Contains more WaterWater +515.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +557.5%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +717.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1446.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 23.665g 148%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Manganese 0.013mg 2.723mg 118%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Phosphorus 162mg 860mg 100%
Copper 0.099mg 0.924mg 92%
Magnesium 15mg 335mg 76%
Iron 2.31mg 7.72mg 68%
Saturated fat 17.8g 3.33g 66%
Selenium 20.8µg 55.2µg 63%
Calcium 12mg 631mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.62mg 48%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 2.309g 41%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 8.83mg 40%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 17%
Fats 41.98g 30.74g 17%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Carbs 0g 42.12g 14%
Folate 5µg 49µg 11%
Protein 21.57g 16.54g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 5%
Potassium 224mg 407mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Zinc 4.88mg 4.58mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calories 471kcal 486kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.5mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.72g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.47g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.