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Lamb ribs vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb ribs and Short ribs different?

  • Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Lamb ribs is 27% higher.
  • Lamb ribs contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Short ribs. While Lamb ribs contains 0.63mg of Vitamin B5, Short ribs contain only 0.252mg.
  • Lamb ribs has less Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties used in this article.

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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
7
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +39.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +39.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 162
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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
:
5
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%
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%
Short 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% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
2
:
2
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +60.3%
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
Lamb ribs
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +60.3%
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Equal in Protein - 21.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
2
:
1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%

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 Short ribs
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 Short ribs Opinion
Protein 21.12g 21.57g Short ribs
Fats 29.82g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 359kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 22mg 12mg Lamb ribs
Iron 1.6mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 166mg 162mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 271mg 224mg Lamb ribs
Sodium 73mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 3.49mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.099mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 21.8µg 20.8µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.15mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 2.452mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.252mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 15µg 5µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.142mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg 0.862mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg 0.981mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg 1.716mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.865mg 1.823mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg 0.562mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.852mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg 1.07mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg 0.688mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 94mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 12.77g 17.8g Lamb ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 1.53g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Short ribs
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
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 5.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.