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Lamb ribs vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb ribs and Meatball

  • Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Selenium, while Meatball has more Manganese, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 51% more than Meatball.
  • Lamb ribs contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Meatball. While Lamb ribs contains 6.75mg of Vitamin B3, Meatball contains only 3.108mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Meatball 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 Meatballs, frozen, Italian style.

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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
3
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7
Meatball
Meatball
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +110.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.5%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +110.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.5%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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
2
:
9
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
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%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
2
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3
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +41.9%
Lamb ribs
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +41.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
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2
Meatball
Meatball
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%

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 Meatball
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 Meatball Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.76g Meatball
Protein 21.12g 14.4g Lamb ribs
Fats 29.82g 22.21g Lamb ribs
Carbs 0g 8.06g Meatball
Calories 359kcal 286kcal Lamb ribs
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Lamb ribs
Fiber 0g 2.3g Meatball
Calcium 22mg 80mg Meatball
Iron 1.6mg 1.77mg Meatball
Magnesium 20mg 31mg Meatball
Phosphorus 166mg 239mg Meatball
Potassium 271mg 296mg Meatball
Sodium 73mg 666mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.49mg 1.66mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.123mg Meatball
Manganese 0.019mg 0.282mg Meatball
Selenium 21.8µg 15.3µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.136mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.23mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 3.108mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.924mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.202mg Meatball
Folate 15µg 36µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 1µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 66mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 12.77g 7.627g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 9.188g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 3.346g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Meatball
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
53%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.143g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/nutrients
  2. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.