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Tuna salad vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between tuna salad and short ribs?

  • Tuna salad is richer in selenium and vitamin B3, while short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Short ribs' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 81% higher.
  • Short ribs have 8 times less sodium than tuna salad. Tuna salad has 402mg of sodium, while short ribs have 50mg.

We used Fish, tuna salad and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised types in this comparison.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.8%
Contains more IronIron +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +771.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~162mg

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +173.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +118.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.252mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +76.8%
Contains more OtherOther +191.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.5%
Contains more FatsFats +353.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 -91.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +554%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Short ribs DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.544g 17.8g 74%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 2.62µg 59%
Fats 9.26g 41.98g 50%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 18.88g 40%
Zinc 0.56mg 4.88mg 39%
Selenium 41.2µg 20.8µg 37%
Cholesterol 13mg 94mg 27%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.452mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 1.53g 17%
Iron 1mg 2.31mg 16%
Sodium 402mg 50mg 15%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Calories 187kcal 471kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.22mg 11%
Protein 16.04g 21.57g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.15mg 6%
Copper 0.145mg 0.099mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Carbs 9.41g 0g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.05mg 2%
Phosphorus 178mg 162mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 178mg 224mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 12mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 15mg 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.013mg 1%
Net carbs 9.41g 0g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.252mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.