Zucchini vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between zucchini and short ribs
- Zucchini is higher in vitamin C, yet short ribs are higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, phosphorus, choline, and vitamin B3.
- Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 109% more than zucchini.
- The amount of saturated fat in zucchini is lower.
- The glycemic index of short ribs is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1261.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +524.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1425% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +326.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10300% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +79.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +443.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +765.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.62µg | 109% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 17.8g | 81% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 41.98g | 64% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 18.88g | 47% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 4.88mg | 41% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 21.57g | 41% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 20.8µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 94mg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 2.31mg | 24% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 471kcal | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 162mg | 18% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 82.2mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 2.452mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 1.53g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.013mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.099mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 27IU | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 50mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.252mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
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 | +165.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1682.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13018.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
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 | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171536.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1581.3% |
