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

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Significant differences between Pork spare ribs and Lamb

  • Pork spare ribs have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Lamb has 46 times less Vitamin D than Pork spare ribs. Pork spare ribs have 91IU of Vitamin D, while Lamb has 2IU.
  • Pork spare ribs contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +106.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +106.6%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains less Sodium -11.1%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +571.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +571.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +68.3%
Contains more Protein +58.5%
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +68.3%
Contains more Protein +58.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork spare ribs Lamb Opinion
Protein 15.47g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 23.4g 20.94g Pork spare ribs
Calories 277kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 15mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 0.91mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 141mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 242mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 81mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 2.5mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.08mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 22µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.14mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU 2IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg 0.1µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B1 0.319mg 0.1mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.25mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 4.662mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.625mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.574mg 0.13mg Pork spare ribs
Folate 0µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.38µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.163mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.695mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.761mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.318mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.435mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.426mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.65mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.809mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.668mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 80mg 97mg Pork spare ribs
Trans Fat 0.222g Lamb
Saturated Fat 7.529g 8.83g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.542g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 3.953g 1.51g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork spare ribs Lamb
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
43%
Pork spare ribs
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pork spare ribs
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
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 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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.