Short ribs vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are short ribs and spaghetti different?
- Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, spaghetti is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for short ribs is 109% higher.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index (0) than spaghetti (49).
Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +409.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +362% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +856.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +179.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2376.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +383.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +513% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +349% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1184.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4414% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +160.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.9% |
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
0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.326 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14312.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +369.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0µg | 109% |
| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 0.176g | 80% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 0.93g | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 0.131g | 47% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 0.51mg | 40% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 5.8g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 0mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 0.5mg | 23% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 158kcal | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 58mg | 15% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 6.4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.049mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.322mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 0.4mg | 13% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 30.86g | 10% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 26.4µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 0.326g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 44mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spaghetti is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.624g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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