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

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The main differences between Lamb shoulder and Short ribs

  • Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Short ribs is 45% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 4 times more Folate than Short ribs. Lamb shoulder contains 20µg of Folate, while Short ribs contain 5µg.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder
7
:
3
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Copper +14.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.88
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
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 +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Copper +14.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.88

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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder
5
:
5
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.62
Lamb shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.62

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
3
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1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains more Water +56.6%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Fats +107.4%
Equal in Protein - 21.57
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 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 +56.6%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Contains more Fats +107.4%
Equal in Protein - 21.57

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
2
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1
Short ribs
Short ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 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 -50.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Short ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 shoulder Short ribs Opinion
Protein 22.53g 21.57g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 41.98g Short ribs
Calories 279kcal 471kcal Short ribs
Calcium 18mg 12mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 2.31mg Short ribs
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 162mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 224mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 50mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.48mg 4.88mg Short ribs
Copper 0.113mg 0.099mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg 20.8µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.29mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.15mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.452mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.252mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.22mg Short ribs
Folate 20µg 5µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.62µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.142mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.862mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.981mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.716mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.823mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.562mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.852mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 1.07mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.688mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 94mg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.74g 17.8g Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 18.88g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 1.53g Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder 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
51%
Lamb shoulder
44%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.