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Short ribs vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and tamale

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and phosphorus, yet tamale is higher in fiber and manganese.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 87% more than tamale.
  • Short ribs contain 7 times more saturated fat than tamale. While short ribs contain 17.8g of saturated fat, tamale contains only 2.396g.
  • 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 Tamales (Navajo).

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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%
Tamale
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71%
Contains more IronIron +89.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1238.5%

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%
Tamale
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

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
Tamale
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.5%
Contains more FatsFats +585.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +90.6%
Contains more OtherOther +89%

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
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +589.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +122.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.5%

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 Tamale
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Tamale DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.54µg 87%
Saturated fat 17.8g 2.396g 70%
Fats 41.98g 6.12g 55%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 2.739g 40%
Protein 21.57g 6.28g 31%
Zinc 4.88mg 1.48mg 31%
Selenium 20.8µg 6µg 27%
Cholesterol 94mg 17mg 26%
Calories 471kcal 153kcal 16%
Sodium 50mg 427mg 16%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Iron 2.31mg 1.22mg 14%
Fiber 0g 3.1g 12%
Phosphorus 162mg 99mg 9%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.143mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.12g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 0.688g 6%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 1.59mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.08mg 5%
Starch 12.27g 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Copper 0.099mg 0.063mg 4%
Folate 5µg 15µg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Potassium 224mg 131mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Calcium 12mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.205mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.99g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.052mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.271mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.275mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.318mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.196mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Tamale
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
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.404g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.