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

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The main differences between Short ribs and Lamb shoulder

  • Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Short ribs is 45% higher.
  • Short ribs contain 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb shoulder. Short ribs contain 0.22mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb shoulder contains 0.12mg.
  • Lamb shoulder contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised 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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
3
:
7
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Copper +14.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.48
Short ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
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 +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Copper +14.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.48

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.
Short ribs
Short ribs
5
:
5
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55
Short ribs
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%
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 E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.7%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
1
:
3
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Fats +107.4%
Contains more Water +56.6%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.53
Short ribs
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 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 Fats +107.4%
Contains more Water +56.6%
Contains more Other +79.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Short ribs
Short ribs
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2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.61
Short ribs
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 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 +127.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.61

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 shoulder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 shoulder Opinion
Protein 21.57g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 41.98g 20.24g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 279kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.31mg 2.03mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 162mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 224mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 50mg 65mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 4.48mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 20.8µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.14mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.12mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.55µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg Short ribs
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.862mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.716mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.823mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.562mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.07mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.688mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 94mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 17.8g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
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 8.3g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.61g Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Short ribs 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
44%
Short ribs
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder 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 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.