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Pork vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pork and Lamb ribs

  • Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pork covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 66% more than Lamb ribs.
  • Pork contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb ribs. While Pork contains 0.464mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb ribs contains only 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, 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
5
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Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Selenium +107.8%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -15.1%
Contains more Selenium +107.8%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +46%
Contains more Copper +57.5%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +874.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.63
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 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% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +874.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +218.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
2
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Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Fats +114.2%
Contains more Other +31.5%
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
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 +29.4%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Fats +114.2%
Contains more Other +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.8%
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +102.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Lamb ribs Opinion
Protein 27.32g 21.12g Pork
Fats 13.92g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Calories 242kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 19mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Iron 0.87mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 166mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 271mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 73mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.073mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.009mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 45.3µg 21.8µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.1mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.09mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.21mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.63mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.11mg Pork
Folate 5µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.247mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.904mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.019mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.642mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.865mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.542mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.86mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.139mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.669mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 97mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 12.77g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 2.17g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - $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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.