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Waffle vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Waffle and Short ribs

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, yet Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 99% more than Waffle.
  • Waffle contains 21 times more Calcium than Short ribs. While Waffle contains 255mg of Calcium, Short ribs contain only 12mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Short ribs are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
Waffle
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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%
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 +2025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1938.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +122.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +617.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.2%
~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.
Waffle
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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% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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% 21% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +948%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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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
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 +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +324.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +173%
Contains more FatsFats +197.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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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
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 -83.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +436.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Waffle Short ribs
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 Waffle Short ribs Opinion
Calories 291kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Protein 7.9g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 14.1g 41.98g Short ribs
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 0g Waffle
Carbs 32.9g 0g Waffle
Cholesterol 69mg 94mg Waffle
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Waffle
Calcium 255mg 12mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 224mg Short ribs
Iron 2.31mg 2.31mg
Copper 0.062mg 0.099mg Short ribs
Zinc 0.68mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Phosphorus 190mg 162mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 50mg Short ribs
Vitamin A 228IU 0IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Manganese 0.265mg 0.013mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 20.8µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.05mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.15mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.452mg Short ribs
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.252mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Folate 46µg 5µg Waffle
Choline 82.2mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 2.866g 17.8g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 1.53g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.142mg Short ribs
Threonine 0.289mg 0.862mg Short ribs
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.981mg Short ribs
Leucine 0.63mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 0.384mg 1.823mg Short ribs
Methionine 0.179mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.852mg Short ribs
Valine 0.409mg 1.07mg Short ribs
Histidine 0.187mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.016g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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%
Waffle
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
48%
Short ribs

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.