Swiss cheese vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Swiss cheese and short ribs different?
- Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2, while short ribs are higher in iron, vitamin B3, choline, and vitamin B6.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 88% more than short ribs.
- Swiss cheese has a higher glycemic index (27) than short ribs (0).
Cheese, swiss and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7316.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +254.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +211.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +1676.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +110.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +11.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3731.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +71.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +430.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +308.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +35.5% |
~equal in
Water
~35.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~17.8g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 890mg | 12mg | 88% |
Phosphorus | 574mg | 162mg | 59% |
Vitamin A | 288µg | 0µg | 32% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.046g | 18.88g | 27% |
Iron | 0.13mg | 2.31mg | 27% |
Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 2.62µg | 18% |
Selenium | 30µg | 20.8µg | 17% |
Fats | 30.99g | 41.98g | 17% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 2.452mg | 15% |
Choline | 15.5mg | 82.2mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
Protein | 26.96g | 21.57g | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.22mg | 11% |
Copper | 0.047mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
Sodium | 187mg | 50mg | 6% |
Zinc | 4.37mg | 4.88mg | 5% |
Calories | 393kcal | 471kcal | 4% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
Potassium | 72mg | 224mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 33mg | 15mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 27IU | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 0.252mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 18.227g | 17.8g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 2.4µg | 1% |
Folate | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 1.53g | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.44g | 0g | N/A |
Carbs | 1.44g | 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol | 93mg | 94mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.038mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.959mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.585mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
Valine | 2.139mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
Histidine | 1.065mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.016g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
48%

43%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%

48%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Swiss cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Short ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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