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

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How are Short ribs and Lamb ribs different?

  • Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Lamb ribs is 27% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb ribs. While Short ribs contain 0.22mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb ribs contains only 0.11mg.
  • Lamb ribs has less Saturated Fat.

Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +39.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Selenium - 21.8
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 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Iron +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -31.5%
Contains more Zinc +39.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Copper +16.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Selenium - 21.8

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 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Folate +200%
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% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +190%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Folate +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40.8%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +60.3%
Equal in Protein - 21.12
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 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 Fats +40.8%
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +60.3%
Equal in Protein - 21.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.8%
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.8%

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 ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Lamb ribs Opinion
Protein 21.57g 21.12g Short ribs
Fats 41.98g 29.82g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 359kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Iron 2.31mg 1.6mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 162mg 166mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 224mg 271mg Lamb ribs
Sodium 50mg 73mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 3.49mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.013mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 20.8µg 21.8µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.1mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.21mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.63mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.11mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.23µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.862mg 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.716mg 1.642mg Short ribs
Lysine 1.823mg 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.562mg 0.542mg Short ribs
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.07mg 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.688mg 0.669mg Short ribs
Cholesterol 94mg 97mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 12.77g Lamb ribs
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 12.52g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 2.17g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs 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
44%
Short ribs
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.03g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.