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Short ribs vs. Tempeh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Short ribs and Tempeh

  • Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Tempeh have more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% more.
  • Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Tempeh.

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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 Zinc +328.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Copper +465.7%
Contains more Manganese +9900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 58% 114% 37% 2% 32% 187% 170% 0%
Contains more Zinc +328.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Iron +16.9%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.2%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains less Sodium -82%
Contains more Copper +465.7%
Contains more Manganese +9900%

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.
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Tempeh
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +380%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.64
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 20% 83% 50% 17% 50% 18% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Folate +380%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.64
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +288.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67%
Contains more Other +121.9%
Equal in Protein - 20.29
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
20% 11% 8% 60%
Protein: 20.29 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 7.64 g
Water: 59.65 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Fats +288.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67%
Contains more Other +121.9%
Equal in Protein - 20.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
25% 32% 43%
Saturated Fat: 2.539 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +489.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +181%

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 Tempeh
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Tempeh Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.64g Tempeh
Protein 21.57g 20.29g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 10.8g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 7.64g Tempeh
Calories 471kcal 192kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 111mg Tempeh
Iron 2.31mg 2.7mg Tempeh
Magnesium 15mg 81mg Tempeh
Phosphorus 162mg 266mg Tempeh
Potassium 224mg 412mg Tempeh
Sodium 50mg 9mg Tempeh
Zinc 4.88mg 1.14mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.56mg Tempeh
Manganese 0.013mg 1.3mg Tempeh
Selenium 20.8µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.078mg Tempeh
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.358mg Tempeh
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 2.64mg Tempeh
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.278mg Tempeh
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.215mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 24µg Tempeh
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.08µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.194mg Tempeh
Threonine 0.862mg 0.796mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.88mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.43mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 0.908mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.175mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.893mg Tempeh
Valine 1.07mg 0.92mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.466mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Tempeh
Saturated Fat 17.8g 2.539g Tempeh
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 3.205g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 4.3g Tempeh

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Tempeh
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Short ribs
20%
Tempeh
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
73%
Tempeh

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tempeh
Tempeh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.261g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tempeh
Tempeh is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tempeh
Tempeh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tempeh - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174272/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.