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Short ribs vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and sweet potato

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, and choline, yet sweet potato is higher in vitamin A and fiber.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily vitamin A needs 284% more than short ribs.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sweet potato is lower.
  • The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +278.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1526.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3366.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1884.6%
~equal in Sodium ~55mg

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +340.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +120%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.209mg

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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1273.9%
Contains more FatsFats +83860%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +116.3%
Contains more OtherOther +34.2%

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1887900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10828.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

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 Sweet potato
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 Sweet potato DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg 109%
Saturated fat 17.8g 0.018g 81%
Vitamin A 0µg 709µg 79%
Fats 41.98g 0.05g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 0.001g 47%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.3mg 42%
Protein 21.57g 1.57g 40%
Selenium 20.8µg 0.6µg 37%
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg 31%
Iron 2.31mg 0.61mg 21%
Calories 471kcal 86kcal 19%
Phosphorus 162mg 47mg 16%
Choline 82.2mg 12.3mg 13%
Fiber 0g 3g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.557mg 12%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.258mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.8mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.014g 10%
Carbs 0g 20.12g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.061mg 7%
Copper 0.099mg 0.151mg 6%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Potassium 224mg 337mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.4mg 3%
Folate 5µg 11µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.078mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Calcium 12mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.209mg 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.8µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.18g N/A
Sodium 50mg 55mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.031mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Sweet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
31%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.782g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.