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Beef ribs vs. Luncheon meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beef ribs and Luncheon meat

  • Beef ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Luncheon meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Beef ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 59% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Luncheon meat has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Beef ribs. Beef ribs have 12.29g of Saturated Fat, while Luncheon meat has 3.944g.

Specific 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 USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned.

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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
7
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +140.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +167.9%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +80.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 300
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Luncheon meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 37% 13% 73% 27% 107% 59% 10% 5% 209%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +140.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Contains more Zinc +167.9%
Contains more Copper +193.3%
Contains more Manganese +184.6%
Contains more Selenium +80.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 300

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
:
7
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%
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%
Luncheon meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 32% 50% 98% 37% 63% 0% 115% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
2
:
3
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Fats +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +362.3%
Beef ribs
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Luncheon meat
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Protein +30.3%
Contains more Fats +138.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +362.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
1
:
2
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%
Beef ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Luncheon meat
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.565 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Luncheon meat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Protein 22.8g 17.5g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 12.77g Beef ribs
Carbs 0g 1.04g Luncheon meat
Calories 372kcal 189kcal Beef ribs
Calcium 10mg 5mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 0.97mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 170mg Beef ribs
Potassium 290mg 300mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 64mg 820mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 2.15mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.03mg Beef ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.037mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 21.2µg 38.3µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.128mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.213mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 5.225mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.613mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.272mg Luncheon meat
Folate 7µg 0µg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 0.92µg Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 78mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 12.29g 3.944g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 5.685g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.565g Luncheon meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Luncheon meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
42%
Beef ribs
33%
Luncheon meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
54%
Luncheon meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat 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 - 756mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.