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Beef ribs vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef ribs and Lamb different?

  • Beef ribs are richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Lamb is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 19% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs contain 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. Beef ribs contain 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb contains 0.13mg.
  • Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
3
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.1%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +24.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310

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.
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
1
:
9
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55
Beef ribs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 69% 23% 54% 6% 292% 0%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
1
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +45.6%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Beef ribs
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +45.6%
Contains more Water +16.5%
Contains more Other +34.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Beef ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Lamb Opinion
Protein 22.8g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 30.49g 20.94g Beef ribs
Calories 372kcal 294kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 2.33mg 1.88mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 172mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 290mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 64mg 72mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 4.46mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.013mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 21.2µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.996mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.802mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.897mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.584mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.109mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.781mg 0.777mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 97mg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 8.82g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
42%
Beef ribs
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.