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

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What are the differences between Beef sirloin and Lamb ribs?

  • Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 54% more.
  • Beef sirloin has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb ribs. While Beef sirloin has 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb ribs has only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef sirloin is lower.

We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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.
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Iron +20%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.4%
Contains more Potassium +51.3%
Contains more Zinc +63.3%
Contains more Selenium +78.4%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Equal in Calcium - 22

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.63
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +290%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +51.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Fats +492.8%
Contains more Other +98.3%
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +45.8%
Contains more Water +32.8%
Contains more Fats +492.8%
Contains more Other +98.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +524.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1073%
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +524.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1073%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Lamb ribs Opinion
Protein 30.8g 21.12g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Calories 177kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 22mg 22mg
Iron 1.92mg 1.6mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 166mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 271mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 73mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 3.49mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 38.9µg 21.8µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.1mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.21mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 6.75mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.63mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.11mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 1.4µg Beef sirloin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 1.23mg 0.904mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.019mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.642mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.865mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.542mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.86mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.139mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.669mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 97mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 12.77g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 2.17g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Beef sirloin Lamb ribs
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
52%
Beef sirloin
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.855g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.