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Lamb ribs raw vs. Lamb shoulder raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb ribs raw and Lamb shoulder raw

  • Lamb ribs raw are richer in Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Lamb shoulder raw is richer in Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lamb ribs raw is 29% higher.
  • Lamb ribs raw contain 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Lamb shoulder raw. Lamb ribs raw contain 14.13g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Lamb shoulder raw contains 8.79g.
  • Lamb shoulder raw contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.

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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 ribs raw
Lamb ribs raw
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9
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Sodium - 61
Equal in Copper - 0.097
Lamb ribs raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 53% 13% 59% 17% 8% 74% 30% 3% 92%
Lamb shoulder raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 57% 15% 68% 21% 8% 108% 33% 3% 105%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Sodium - 61
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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 ribs raw
Lamb ribs raw
1
:
9
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.66
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Lamb ribs raw
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% 25% 44% 115% 38% 26% 11% 262% 0%
Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 3% 0% 28% 49% 107% 41% 30% 15% 317% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.11
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.66
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs raw
Lamb ribs raw
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3
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw
Contains more Fats +60.3%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Lamb ribs raw
15% 34% 51%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 34.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 0.29 g
Lamb shoulder raw
17% 21% 61%
Protein: 16.58 g
Fats: 21.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.39 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Fats +60.3%
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs raw
Lamb ribs raw
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1
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Lamb ribs raw
47% 44% 8%
Saturated Fat: 15.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.69 g
Lamb shoulder raw
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 9.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.71 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs raw Lamb shoulder raw Opinion
Protein 14.52g 16.58g Lamb shoulder raw
Fats 34.39g 21.45g Lamb ribs raw
Calories 372kcal 264kcal Lamb ribs raw
Calcium 15mg 16mg Lamb shoulder raw
Iron 1.39mg 1.5mg Lamb shoulder raw
Magnesium 18mg 21mg Lamb shoulder raw
Phosphorus 137mg 158mg Lamb shoulder raw
Potassium 190mg 230mg Lamb shoulder raw
Sodium 56mg 61mg Lamb ribs raw
Zinc 2.71mg 3.94mg Lamb shoulder raw
Copper 0.089mg 0.097mg Lamb shoulder raw
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg Lamb shoulder raw
Selenium 16.8µg 19.2µg Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.22mg Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.11mg Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.21mg Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin B3 6.09mg 5.66mg Lamb ribs raw
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.68mg Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.13mg Lamb shoulder raw
Folate 14µg 19µg Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin B12 2.09µg 2.53µg Lamb shoulder raw
Vitamin K 3.4µg Lamb shoulder raw
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.194mg Lamb shoulder raw
Threonine 0.621mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder raw
Isoleucine 0.7mg 0.8mg Lamb shoulder raw
Leucine 1.129mg 1.29mg Lamb shoulder raw
Lysine 1.282mg 1.464mg Lamb shoulder raw
Methionine 0.373mg 0.426mg Lamb shoulder raw
Phenylalanine 0.591mg 0.675mg Lamb shoulder raw
Valine 0.783mg 0.895mg Lamb shoulder raw
Histidine 0.46mg 0.525mg Lamb shoulder raw
Cholesterol 76mg 72mg Lamb shoulder raw
Saturated Fat 15.16g 9.28g Lamb shoulder raw
Monounsaturated Fat 14.13g 8.79g Lamb ribs raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.69g 1.71g Lamb ribs raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs raw Lamb shoulder raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
43%
Lamb ribs raw
50%
Lamb shoulder raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lamb ribs raw
42%
Lamb shoulder raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs raw
Lamb ribs raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs raw
Lamb ribs raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 ribs raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174321/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172496/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.