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Beef Liver vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef Liver and Lamb ribs?

  • Beef Liver is richer than Lamb ribs in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Folate.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2848% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb ribs is lower.

We used Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 1.8% 31% 245% 4761% 145% 213% 10% 46% 197%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more IronIron +308.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +12320%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1773.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +65.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Sodium ~73mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 1903% 10% 36% 49% 790% 329% 427% 235% 8823% 8.3% 190% 232%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +410%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1531%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1028.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +824.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3065%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1586.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%
Contains more OtherOther +47%
Contains more FatsFats +466.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.109 g
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1013.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 191kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 29.08g 21.12g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 97mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Beef Liver
Calcium 6mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 352mg 271mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 1.6mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.115mg Beef Liver
Zinc 5.3mg 3.49mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 166mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.019mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 21.8µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.09mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.21mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 6.75mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.63mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.23µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 15µg Beef Liver
Trans Fat 0.365g Lamb ribs
Choline 426mg Beef Liver
Saturated Fat 2.947g 12.77g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.247mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.904mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.019mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.642mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.865mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.542mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.86mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.139mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.669mg Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Lamb ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1003%
Beef Liver
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 299mg)
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 - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.