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Short ribs vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Short ribs and Lamb loin

  • Short ribs have more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Short ribs covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Lamb loin.
  • Short ribs have 14 times more Vitamin D than Lamb loin. While Short ribs have 27IU of Vitamin D, Lamb loin has only 2IU.
  • Lamb loin has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, loin, 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.
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Potassium - 246
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Zinc +43.1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Potassium - 246

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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Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +157.9%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +78%
Contains more Water +47%
Contains more Other +86.3%
Equal in Protein - 22.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Short ribs Lamb loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Short ribs Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 21.57g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 41.98g 23.59g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 309kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.31mg 2.12mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 162mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 224mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 50mg 64mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 3.41mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 20.8µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.11mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 2IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.11mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.21µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.862mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.716mg 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.823mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.562mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.07mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.688mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 94mg 95mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 10.24g Lamb loin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 9.68g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Lamb loin
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
44%
Short ribs
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin 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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.