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

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Differences between Beef ribs and Lamb loin

  • Beef ribs have more Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Lamb loin have more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 22% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Beef ribs. Beef ribs contain 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb loin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16%
~equal in Iron ~2.12mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~180mg
~equal in Sodium ~64mg

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%
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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.21µg

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
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.2%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%
Contains more OtherOther +123%
~equal in Protein ~22.55g
~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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78.1%

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 loin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Lamb loin Opinion
Calories 372kcal 309kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 22.55g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 23.59g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 95mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb loin
Calcium 10mg 18mg Lamb loin
Potassium 290mg 246mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 2.12mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Zinc 5.76mg 3.41mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 180mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 64mg
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 21.2µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.11mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.21µg Beef ribs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 7µg 19µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 12.29g 10.24g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 9.68g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.87g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.996mg 0.965mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.802mg 1.754mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.584mg 0.579mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.109mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.781mg 0.714mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Lamb loin
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
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.