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Beef ribs vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef ribs and Lamb different?

  • Beef ribs are richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Lamb is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 19% more than Beef ribs.
  • Beef ribs contain 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. Beef ribs contain 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb contains 0.13mg.
  • Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat.

Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.5%
~equal in Potassium ~310mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.55µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +45.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Lamb Opinion
Calories 372kcal 294kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 30.49g 20.94g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 97mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 10mg 17mg Lamb
Potassium 290mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 2.33mg 1.88mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 5.76mg 4.46mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 188mg Lamb
Sodium 64mg 72mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.013mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 21.2µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.13mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 7µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 12.29g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 8.82g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.996mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.802mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.897mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.584mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.109mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.781mg 0.777mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
39%
Beef ribs
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.