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Short ribs vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Short ribs and Tofu

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Tofu is higher in Iron, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 109% more than Tofu.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate.

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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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
4
:
6
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Potassium +85.1%
Contains more Zinc +510%
Contains more Selenium +133.7%
Contains more Calcium +2816.7%
Contains more Iron +132%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Manganese +4553.8%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
Contains more Phosphorus +67%
Contains more Potassium +85.1%
Contains more Zinc +510%
Contains more Selenium +133.7%
Contains more Calcium +2816.7%
Contains more Iron +132%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Contains more Copper +94.9%
Contains more Manganese +4553.8%

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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
7
:
4
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4
Short ribs
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%
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2800%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
3
:
2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Protein +167%
Contains more Fats +778.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +136.7%
Equal in Other - 0.72
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Tofu
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +167%
Contains more Fats +778.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +136.7%
Equal in Other - 0.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
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2
Tofu
Tofu
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1687.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.4%
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1687.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.57g Tofu
Protein 21.57g 8.08g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 4.78g Short ribs
Carbs 0g 1.87g Tofu
Calories 471kcal 76kcal Short ribs
Sugar 0g 0.62g Short ribs
Fiber 0g 0.3g Tofu
Calcium 12mg 350mg Tofu
Iron 2.31mg 5.36mg Tofu
Magnesium 15mg 30mg Tofu
Phosphorus 162mg 97mg Short ribs
Potassium 224mg 121mg Short ribs
Sodium 50mg 7mg Tofu
Zinc 4.88mg 0.8mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.193mg Tofu
Manganese 0.013mg 0.605mg Tofu
Selenium 20.8µg 8.9µg Short ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 85IU Tofu
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.01mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.081mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.052mg Short ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 0.195mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.068mg Short ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.047mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 15µg Tofu
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.4µg
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.12mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.862mg 0.402mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.435mg Short ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 0.713mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 0.452mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.108mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.428mg Short ribs
Valine 1.07mg 0.446mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.221mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 0mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 17.8g 0.691g Tofu
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 1.056g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 2.699g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Tofu
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Short ribs
6%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
59%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.109g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.