Ground beef vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ground beef and Lamb ribs?
- Ground beef is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Iron, yet Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% higher.
- Ground beef has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb ribs. Ground beef has 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb ribs has 0.11mg.
- Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+41.9%
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Zinc
+67.3%
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Magnesium
+17.6%
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Potassium
+12.4%
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Copper
+45.6%
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Manganese
+111.1%
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Selenium
+14.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Sodium - 73
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+41.9%
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Zinc
+67.3%
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Magnesium
+17.6%
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Potassium
+12.4%
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Copper
+45.6%
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Manganese
+111.1%
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Selenium
+14.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Sodium - 73
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+20%
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Vitamin B6
+182.7%
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Vitamin B12
+11.7%
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Vitamin B1
+76.5%
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Vitamin B2
+22.8%
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Vitamin B3
+67.7%
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Vitamin B5
+23%
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Folate
+114.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+20%
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Vitamin B6
+182.7%
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Vitamin B12
+11.7%
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Vitamin B1
+76.5%
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Vitamin B2
+22.8%
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Vitamin B3
+67.7%
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Vitamin B5
+23%
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Folate
+114.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13%
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Water
+21.9%
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Other
+104.3%
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Fats
+94%
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
Protein:
21.12 g
Fats:
29.82 g
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0 g
Water:
47.89 g
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1.17 g
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Protein
+13%
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+21.9%
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+104.3%
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Fats
+94%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-52.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+431.9%
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.17 g
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Saturated Fat
-52.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+71%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+431.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.87g | 21.12g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 29.82g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 359kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 22mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 166mg | |
| Potassium | 241mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 73mg | |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 21.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 6.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.63mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.247mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.019mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.642mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.865mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.542mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.86mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.669mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 97mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 12.77g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 12.52g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.17g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.697g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (73 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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