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Beef ribs vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef ribs and Lamb loin

  • Beef ribs have more Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Lamb loin have more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 22% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Beef ribs. Beef ribs contain 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb loin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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
:
6
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Sodium - 64
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Sodium - 64

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
2
:
8
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.21
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 loin
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
2
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Fats +29.2%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +123%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
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 loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +29.2%
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +123%
Equal in Protein - 22.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
1
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.1%
Beef ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.1%

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 loin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 22.8g 22.55g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 23.59g Beef ribs
Calories 372kcal 309kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.33mg 2.12mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 172mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 290mg 246mg Beef ribs
Sodium 64mg 64mg
Zinc 5.76mg 3.41mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 21.2µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.11mg Beef ribs
Folate 7µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.21µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.996mg 0.965mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.802mg 1.754mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.584mg 0.579mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.109mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.781mg 0.714mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 95mg Beef ribs
Saturated Fat 12.29g 10.24g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 9.68g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.