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Lamb ribs vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb ribs and Lamb

  • Lamb ribs has more Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 20% more than Lamb.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
Lamb ribs
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Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Equal in Copper - 0.119

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
Lamb ribs
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9
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Lamb 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% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Lamb
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% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
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Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Lamb ribs
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +12.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
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Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Lamb Opinion
Protein 21.12g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 29.82g 20.94g Lamb ribs
Calories 359kcal 294kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 22mg 17mg Lamb ribs
Iron 1.6mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 166mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 271mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 73mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 3.49mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.115mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 21.8µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 6.66mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 15µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.904mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.019mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.642mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.865mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.542mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.139mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.669mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 97mg
Saturated Fat 12.77g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 8.82g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 1.51g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Lamb
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
46%
Lamb ribs
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (97 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.