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

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What are the main differences between Lamb ribs and Pork jowl?

  • Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Copper, and Vitamin B5, yet Pork jowl is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Pork jowl's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 62% higher.
  • Lamb ribs has 15 times more Selenium than Pork jowl. Lamb ribs has 21.8µg of Selenium, while Pork jowl has 1.5µg.
  • Lamb ribs contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Potassium +83.1%
Contains more Zinc +315.5%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Selenium +1353.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Pork jowl
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 3% 37% 14% 4% 23% 14% 1% 9%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +281%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Potassium +83.1%
Contains more Zinc +315.5%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +280%
Contains more Selenium +1353.3%
Contains less Sodium -65.8%

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
5
:
4
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%
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 jowl
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 97% 55% 86% 15% 21% 1% 103% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +172%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
2
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains more Protein +231%
Contains more Water +115.8%
Contains more Fats +133.4%
Contains more Other +55.6%
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 jowl
6% 70% 22% 2%
Protein: 6.38 g
Fats: 69.61 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 22.19 g
Other: 1.82 g
Contains more Protein +231%
Contains more Water +115.8%
Contains more Fats +133.4%
Contains more Other +55.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
1
:
2
Pork jowl
Pork jowl
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Pork jowl
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 25.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.11 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +273.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Pork jowl Opinion
Protein 21.12g 6.38g Lamb ribs
Fats 29.82g 69.61g Pork jowl
Calories 359kcal 655kcal Pork jowl
Calcium 22mg 4mg Lamb ribs
Iron 1.6mg 0.42mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 20mg 3mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 166mg 86mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 271mg 148mg Lamb ribs
Sodium 73mg 25mg Pork jowl
Zinc 3.49mg 0.84mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.04mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.005mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 21.8µg 1.5µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Pork jowl
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork jowl
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.29mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.386mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.236mg Pork jowl
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 4.535mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.25mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Folate 15µg 1µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 0.82µg Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.021mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg 0.21mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg 0.168mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg 0.446mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.865mg 0.528mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg 0.095mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.239mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg 0.305mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg 0.072mg Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 90mg Pork jowl
Saturated Fat 12.77g 25.26g Lamb ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 32.89g Pork jowl
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 8.11g Pork jowl

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Pork jowl
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
32%
Pork jowl
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
12%
Pork jowl

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork jowl
Pork jowl is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.49g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 jowl - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168269/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.