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Lamb ribs vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb ribs and Pork chop

  • Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Pork chop is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Lamb ribs has 3 times more Saturated Fat than Pork chop. While Lamb ribs has 12.77g of Saturated Fat, Pork chop has only 4.339g.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
5
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4
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Selenium +67%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 74
Equal in Zinc - 3.15
Equal in Copper - 0.105
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Selenium +67%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 74
Equal in Zinc - 3.15
Equal in Copper - 0.105

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
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.5%
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%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
2
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2
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Lamb ribs
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Water +28.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
2
:
1
Pork chop
Pork chop
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Pork chop Opinion
Protein 21.12g 23.72g Pork chop
Fats 29.82g 14.35g Lamb ribs
Calories 359kcal 231kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 22mg 56mg Pork chop
Iron 1.6mg 0.87mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 166mg 241mg Pork chop
Potassium 271mg 315mg Pork chop
Sodium 73mg 74mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.49mg 3.15mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.105mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 21.8µg 36.4µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 0IU 15IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.49mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.313mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 7.927mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 1.104mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.489mg Pork chop
Folate 15µg 0µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 0.66µg Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.282mg Pork chop
Threonine 0.904mg 1.043mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.019mg 1.123mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.642mg 1.952mg Pork chop
Lysine 1.865mg 2.109mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.542mg 0.65mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.985mg Pork chop
Valine 1.139mg 1.2mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.669mg 0.965mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 97mg 78mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 12.77g 4.339g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 4.887g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 1.894g Lamb ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Pork chop
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
53%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.431g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.