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Maple syrup vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maple syrup and short ribs

  • Maple syrup has more manganese and vitamin B2, while short ribs have more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 8 times less vitamin B2 than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while short ribs contain 0.15mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in maple syrup is lower.
  • Short ribs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of short ribs is 0, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22269.2%
Contains more IronIron +2000%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +232%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +8000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3366.7%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +746.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2927.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +5037.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 ProteinProtein +53825%
Contains more FatsFats +69866.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171536.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Short ribs DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.013mg 126%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.62µg 109%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.15mg 86%
Saturated fat 0.007g 17.8g 81%
Fats 0.06g 41.98g 64%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 18.88g 47%
Protein 0.04g 21.57g 43%
Selenium 0.6µg 20.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Zinc 1.47mg 4.88mg 31%
Iron 0.11mg 2.31mg 28%
Phosphorus 2mg 162mg 23%
Carbs 67.04g 0g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.22mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 2.452mg 15%
Choline 1.6mg 82.2mg 15%
Calories 260kcal 471kcal 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.53g 10%
Copper 0.018mg 0.099mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 12mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.252mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 27IU 3%
Sodium 12mg 50mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.29mg 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.05mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 0g N/A
Potassium 212mg 224mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.688mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Short ribs
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
24%
Maple syrup
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Short ribs
Short ribs is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Short ribs
Short ribs is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.793g)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.