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Meatball vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Meatball and Lamb ribs

  • Meatball has more Manganese, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 51% more than Meatball.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb ribs is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, frozen, Italian style 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.
Meatball
Meatball
7
:
3
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +110.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Equal in Potassium - 271
Equal in Copper - 0.115
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Magnesium +55%
Contains more Phosphorus +44%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +110.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.6
Equal in Potassium - 271
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.
Meatball
Meatball
9
:
2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +320%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +123%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +41.9%
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Fats +34.3%
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12.1%
Contains more Other +41.9%
Contains more Protein +46.7%
Contains more Fats +34.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 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 -40.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Lamb ribs Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 21.12g Lamb ribs
Fats 22.21g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Lamb ribs
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 22mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 1.6mg Meatball
Magnesium 31mg 20mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 166mg Meatball
Potassium 296mg 271mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 1.66mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.123mg 0.115mg Meatball
Manganese 0.282mg 0.019mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 21.8µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Meatball
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 0µg Meatball
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.1mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.09mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.21mg Meatball
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.63mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.11mg Meatball
Folate 36µg 15µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
Tryptophan 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 66mg 97mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 7.627g 12.77g Meatball
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Meatball
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 2.17g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Lamb ribs
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.143g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 593mg)
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 ($)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.