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Short ribs vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between short ribs and waffle

  • Short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 99% more than waffle.
  • Short ribs contain 7 times more zinc than waffle. While short ribs contain 4.88mg of zinc, waffle contains only 0.68mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in waffle is lower.
  • 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 Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +617.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1938.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.1%
~equal in Iron ~2.31mg

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%
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +948%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +820%

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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +173%
Contains more FatsFats +197.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +324.7%

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
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +436.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.5%

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 Waffle
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Waffle DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 0.25µg 99%
Saturated fat 17.8g 2.866g 68%
Selenium 20.8µg 46.2µg 46%
Fats 41.98g 14.1g 43%
Monounsaturated fat 18.88g 3.521g 38%
Zinc 4.88mg 0.68mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 6.785g 35%
Protein 21.57g 7.9g 27%
Calcium 12mg 255mg 24%
Sodium 50mg 511mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.263mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.347mg 15%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.056mg 13%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.265mg 11%
Carbs 0g 32.9g 11%
Folate 5µg 46µg 10%
Calories 471kcal 291kcal 9%
Cholesterol 94mg 69mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.485mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Phosphorus 162mg 190mg 4%
Copper 0.099mg 0.062mg 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 2.073mg 2%
Potassium 224mg 159mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 32.9g N/A
Iron 2.31mg 2.31mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.934g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.