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Lamb ribs vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb ribs and Fajita

  • Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, Selenium, and Iron, however, Fajita has more Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb ribs is 70% higher.
  • Fajita has 8 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb ribs. Lamb ribs has 12.77g of Saturated Fat, while Fajita has 1.596g.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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 Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +154.7%
Contains more Copper +283.3%
Contains more Selenium +30.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.9%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 284
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +69.2%
Contains more Iron +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +154.7%
Contains more Copper +283.3%
Contains more Selenium +30.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.9%
Contains more Manganese +247.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Potassium - 284

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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Fajita
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +313%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213
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%
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% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more Folate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +313%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +251.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.213

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +420.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.4%
Contains more Other +146.2%
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Fats +420.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +47.4%
Contains more Other +146.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +436.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 21.12g 18.56g Lamb ribs
Fats 29.82g 5.73g Lamb ribs
Carbs 0g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 359kcal 135kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 22mg 13mg Lamb ribs
Iron 1.6mg 0.99mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Fajita
Phosphorus 166mg 277mg Fajita
Potassium 271mg 284mg Fajita
Sodium 73mg 799mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.49mg 1.37mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.03mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.066mg Fajita
Selenium 21.8µg 16.7µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.213mg Fajita
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 4.779mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.726mg Fajita
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 15µg 4µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 0.54µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.2mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg 0.452mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg 0.813mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg 1.56mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.865mg 1.857mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg 0.552mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.763mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg 0.847mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 12.77g 1.596g Fajita
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 2.333g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 1.089g Lamb ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb ribs Fajita
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
46%
Lamb ribs
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.174g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 - 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.

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