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Pork chop vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork chop and Lamb ribs

  • Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Pork chop has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb ribs. While Pork chop has 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, Lamb ribs has only 0.09mg.
  • Pork chop has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
4
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5
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Calcium +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Selenium +67%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Copper - 0.115
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
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 +154.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.2%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains more Selenium +67%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +10.8%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
9
:
2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.9%
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
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 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +237.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Protein +12.3%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Other +143.8%
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +12.3%
Contains more Water +28.3%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Other +143.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
1
:
2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 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 -66%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Lamb ribs Opinion
Protein 23.72g 21.12g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Calories 231kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 56mg 22mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Phosphorus 241mg 166mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 271mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.15mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.105mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.01mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 36.4µg 21.8µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.09mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.75mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.63mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.11mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.247mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.904mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.019mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.642mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.865mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.542mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.86mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.139mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.669mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Pork chop
Trans Fat 0.066g Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 4.339g 12.77g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop 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
53%
Pork chop
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.431g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.