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Spinach raw vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between spinach raw and short ribs

  • Spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese, and vitamin C, yet short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily vitamin K needs 400% more than short ribs.
  • The amount of saturated fat in spinach raw is lower.
  • The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Spinach, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +725%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.1%
Contains more IronIron +17.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6800%
Contains more ZincZinc +820.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +230.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1980%

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20020.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +3780%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +325.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +155.9%
Contains more OtherOther +135.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +654.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10664.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +827.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spinach raw Short ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 2.4µg 400%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Saturated fat 0.063g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.39g 41.98g 64%
Vitamin A 469µg 0µg 52%
Folate 194µg 5µg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 18.88g 47%
Zinc 0.53mg 4.88mg 40%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.013mg 38%
Protein 2.86g 21.57g 37%
Selenium 1µg 20.8µg 36%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Calories 23kcal 471kcal 22%
Phosphorus 49mg 162mg 16%
Magnesium 79mg 15mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.29mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 2.452mg 11%
Choline 19.3mg 82.2mg 11%
Potassium 558mg 224mg 10%
Calcium 99mg 12mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 1.53g 9%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Iron 2.71mg 2.31mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.252mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.15mg 3%
Copper 0.13mg 0.099mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.22mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.05mg 2%
Sodium 79mg 50mg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.42g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.688mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach raw Short ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
137%
Spinach raw
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/nutrients
  2. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.