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

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Differences between Lamb loin and Beef ribs

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Beef ribs has more Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 22% higher.
  • Beef ribs contain 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 1.87g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beef ribs contain 1.05g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb loin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
6
:
3
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.33
Equal in Phosphorus - 172
Equal in Sodium - 64
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Beef ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 88% 15% 74% 26% 9% 158% 30% 2% 116%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Copper +35.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains more Zinc +68.9%
Equal in Iron - 2.33
Equal in Phosphorus - 172
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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
8
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.33
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.33

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
2
Beef ribs
Beef ribs
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +123%
Contains more Fats +29.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.8
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Beef ribs
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +123%
Contains more Fats +29.2%
Equal in Protein - 22.8

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Beef 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
49%
Lamb loin
42%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
52%
Beef ribs

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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. 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.