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Lamb vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Lamb ribs

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, while Lamb ribs has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 20% more than Lamb.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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
Lamb
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1
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Copper - 0.115
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +14.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Manganese +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Copper - 0.115

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
Lamb
9
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1
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.75
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.63
Lamb
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% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.75
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
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2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Lamb ribs
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Other +42.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
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2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Lamb ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Lamb ribs Opinion
Protein 24.52g 21.12g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Calories 294kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 17mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Iron 1.88mg 1.6mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 166mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 271mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 73mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 3.49mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.115mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.019mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 21.8µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.21mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.63mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.11mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 15µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.23µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.247mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.904mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.019mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.642mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.865mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.542mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.86mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.139mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.669mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 97mg
Saturated Fat 8.83g 12.77g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.17g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (97 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.