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Short ribs vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and veggie burgers

  • Short ribs are higher in zinc and vitamin B12, yet veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, manganese, folate, fiber, and calcium.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 217% more than short ribs.
  • Short ribs contain 19 times more cholesterol than veggie burgers. While short ribs contain 94mg of cholesterol, veggie burgers contain only 5mg.
  • 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 Veggie burgers or soyburgers, 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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1033.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7215.4%
~equal in Iron ~2.41mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.6µg

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5202%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +2380%

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.4%
Contains more FatsFats +566.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +71.4%
Contains more OtherOther +245.2%

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +961.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.2%

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 Veggie burger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 2.651mg 217%
Saturated fat 17.8g 1.44g 74%
Fats 41.98g 6.3g 55%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 1.778g 43%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.951mg 41%
Zinc 4.88mg 1.26mg 33%
Cholesterol 94mg 5mg 30%
Folate 5µg 124µg 30%
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.01µg 25%
Sodium 50mg 569mg 23%
Fiber 0g 4.9g 20%
Calories 471kcal 177kcal 15%
Protein 21.57g 15.7g 12%
Calcium 12mg 136mg 12%
Copper 0.099mg 0.2mg 11%
Choline 82.2mg 19.4mg 11%
Magnesium 15mg 56mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 3.753mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.244mg 7%
Phosphorus 162mg 206mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.303mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg 5%
Carbs 0g 14.27g 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 2.023g 3%
Selenium 20.8µg 22.6µg 3%
Potassium 224mg 333mg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 0IU 3%
Starch 5.78g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.2µg 2%
Iron 2.31mg 2.41mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.289mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.07g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.885mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.36g)
Which food is cheaper?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 519mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)

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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.