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Veal vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Veal and Lamb ribs

  • Veal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lamb ribs is 49% higher.
  • Lamb ribs has 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Veal. Veal has 0.39mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb ribs has 0.11mg.
  • Veal is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, rib, 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.
Veal
5
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Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +84.2%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +59.1%
Equal in Zinc - 3.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 60% 15% 72% 24% 10% 96% 39% 3% 119%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +84.2%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Iron +61.6%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +11.7%
Contains more Selenium +59.1%
Equal in Zinc - 3.49

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.
Veal
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.6%
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% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
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 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +84.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
3
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Contains more Protein +15.4%
Contains more Water +39.4%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Fats +294.4%
Equal in Other - 1.17
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 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 Protein +15.4%
Contains more Water +39.4%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Fats +294.4%
Equal in Other - 1.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.5%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +340.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Lamb ribs Opinion
Protein 24.38g 21.12g Veal
Fats 7.56g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Calories 172kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Calcium 17mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Iron 0.99mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 24mg 20mg Veal
Phosphorus 217mg 166mg Veal
Potassium 337mg 271mg Veal
Sodium 83mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.87mg 3.49mg Veal
Copper 0.103mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.035mg 0.019mg Veal
Selenium 13.7µg 21.8µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.1mg Veal
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.21mg Veal
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 6.75mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.63mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.11mg Veal
Folate 11µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 1.2µg Veal
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.247mg
Threonine 1.065mg 0.904mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.019mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg 1.642mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg 1.865mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg 0.542mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.86mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg 1.139mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg 0.669mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg 97mg Lamb ribs
Saturated Fat 3.04g 12.77g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 2.17g Lamb ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
46%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.