Lamb vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lamb and Short ribs
- Lamb has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
- Short ribs covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 45% more than Lamb.
- Short ribs have 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Lamb. Lamb has 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Short ribs have 2.452mg.
- Lamb contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Magnesium
+53.3%
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Phosphorus
+16%
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Potassium
+38.4%
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Copper
+20.2%
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Manganese
+69.2%
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Selenium
+26.9%
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Iron
+22.9%
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Sodium
-30.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.88
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Magnesium
+53.3%
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Phosphorus
+16%
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Potassium
+38.4%
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Copper
+20.2%
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Manganese
+69.2%
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Selenium
+26.9%
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Iron
+22.9%
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Sodium
-30.6%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+171.6%
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Vitamin B5
+161.9%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin K
+91.7%
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Vitamin E
+107.1%
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin B6
+69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.62
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Vitamin B1
+100%
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Vitamin B2
+66.7%
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Vitamin B3
+171.6%
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Vitamin B5
+161.9%
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Folate
+260%
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Vitamin K
+91.7%
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Vitamin E
+107.1%
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Vitamin D
+600%
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Vitamin B6
+69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.62
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+13.7%
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Water
+50.4%
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+12.3%
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Fats
+100.5%
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
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0 g
Water:
53.72 g
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0.82 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
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0 g
Water:
35.72 g
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0.73 g
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Protein
+13.7%
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Water
+50.4%
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+12.3%
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Fats
+100.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+114.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.53
Saturated Fat:
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.51 g
Saturated Fat:
17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.53 g
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Saturated Fat
-50.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+114.1%
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.52g | 21.57g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 41.98g |
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| Calories | 294kcal | 471kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.31mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 162mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 224mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 50mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.099mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 27IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.252mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.22mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 2.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.862mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.981mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.823mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.562mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.852mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.688mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 94mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 17.8g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 18.88g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.53g |
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.3)
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.