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Short ribs vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between short ribs and shortbread

  • Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and choline; however, shortbread is richer in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin E.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of short ribs is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +895.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +235.5%
Contains more IronIron +29%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2923.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Calcium ~13mg
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +9033.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +741.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +606%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +358.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1520%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +301.7%
Contains more FatsFats +60.1%
Contains more WaterWater +892.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +41.1%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +181.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +444.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 8.326g 45%
Saturated fat 17.8g 8.105g 44%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.49mg 40%
Protein 21.57g 5.37g 32%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 6.708g 30%
Selenium 20.8µg 6.2µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.353mg 25%
Fats 41.98g 26.22g 24%
Carbs 0g 63.78g 21%
Folate 5µg 81µg 19%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.393mg 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Choline 82.2mg 0.9mg 15%
Phosphorus 162mg 66mg 14%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.44mg 14%
Sodium 50mg 353mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.314mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.071mg 11%
Iron 2.31mg 2.98mg 8%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 11µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 3.275mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 224mg 88mg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Calories 471kcal 514kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.321mg 1%
Copper 0.099mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 62.48g N/A
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Calcium 12mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.695g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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