Short ribs vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between short ribs and taco
- Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and iron; however, taco is richer in fiber, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 70% more than taco.
- Taco has 4 times less saturated fat than short ribs. Short ribs have 17.8g of saturated fat, while taco has 4.384g.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, 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 Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 | +94.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +178.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +641.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1815.4% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +181.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +156.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +537.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +115.1% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +328% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0.93µg | 70% |
| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 4.384g | 61% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 12.7g | 45% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 4.411g | 36% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 1.75mg | 28% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 8.86g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 28mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 9.2µg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 397mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 1.19mg | 14% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 226kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 15.3µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 3.042g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 32mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 89mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 0g | 19.85g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.06mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 1.65mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 5µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 4IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Potassium | 224mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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 | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.416g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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