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Steak vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steak and Lamb ribs different?

  • Steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B3, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 30% more than Lamb ribs.
  • Steak contains 2 times more Zinc than Lamb ribs. Steak contains 6.34mg of Zinc, while Lamb ribs contains 3.49mg.
  • Steak is lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were 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.
Steak
Steak
6
:
4
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.7%
Contains more Selenium +45.9%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 271
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Lamb ribs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -20.5%
Contains more Zinc +81.7%
Contains more Selenium +45.9%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 271

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.
Steak
Steak
5
:
6
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.23
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% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Lamb 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% 2% 0% 0% 23% 49% 127% 38% 26% 12% 279% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.1%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
2
:
2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains more Protein +17.7%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Lamb ribs
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 +17.7%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Fats +56.8%
Contains more Other +116.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
Steak
1
:
2
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.2%
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Lamb ribs
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Steak Lamb ribs
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Steak Lamb ribs Opinion
Protein 24.85g 21.12g Steak
Fats 19.02g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Calories 271kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 12mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Iron 2.4mg 1.6mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Steak
Phosphorus 163mg 166mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 279mg 271mg Steak
Sodium 58mg 73mg Steak
Zinc 6.34mg 3.49mg Steak
Copper 0.085mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 31.8µg 21.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 25IU 0IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.1mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.21mg Steak
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.11mg Steak
Folate 6µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.247mg Steak
Threonine 1.171mg 0.904mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.157mg 1.019mg Steak
Leucine 2.142mg 1.642mg Steak
Lysine 2.38mg 1.865mg Steak
Methionine 0.672mg 0.542mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.86mg Steak
Valine 1.242mg 1.139mg Steak
Histidine 0.931mg 0.669mg Steak
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.443g 12.77g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.171g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 2.17g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
49%
Steak
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.327g)
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 - $2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.