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Rib eye steak vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rib eye steak and Lamb shoulder

  • Rib eye steak has more Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 27% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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.
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
6
:
4
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +281%
Contains more Selenium +16.9%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 259
Rib eye steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Iron +10.3%
Contains less Sodium -16.9%
Contains more Zinc +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +281%
Contains more Selenium +16.9%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Copper +41.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 259

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.
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
5
:
6
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Rib eye steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Lamb shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
2
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Other +13000%
Equal in Protein - 22.53
Equal in Fats - 20.24
Equal in Water - 55.92
Rib eye steak
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Other +13000%
Equal in Protein - 22.53
Equal in Fats - 20.24
Equal in Water - 55.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak
1
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.74
Rib eye steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.74

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rib eye steak Lamb shoulder Opinion
Protein 23.69g 22.53g Rib eye steak
Fats 21.81g 20.24g Rib eye steak
Calories 291kcal 279kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 11mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.24mg 2.03mg Rib eye steak
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 152mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 260mg 259mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 54mg 65mg Rib eye steak
Zinc 5.91mg 4.48mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.08mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.08mg 0.021mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 29.7µg 25.4µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin A RAE 8µg 0µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.25mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 4.908mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.477mg 0.12mg Rib eye steak
Folate 6µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.263mg Rib eye steak
Threonine 1.116mg 0.964mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.103mg 1.087mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 2.041mg 1.753mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 2.269mg 1.99mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.641mg 0.578mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.917mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.184mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.888mg 0.714mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 80mg 92mg Rib eye steak
Trans Fat 1.478g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 9.684g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Rib eye steak
Monounsaturated Fat 10.519g 8.3g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.027g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rib eye steak Lamb shoulder
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
50%
Rib eye steak
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Rib eye steak
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.