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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 has 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% 1.5% 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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 7.1mg 22%
Zinc 5.76mg 3.41mg 21%
Choline 88.4mg 16%
Fats 30.49g 23.59g 11%
Saturated fat 12.29g 10.24g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.11mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 13.04g 9.68g 8%
Selenium 21.2µg 24.6µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.65mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.87g 5%
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.21µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.24mg 4%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg 3%
Calories 372kcal 309kcal 3%
Copper 0.088mg 0.119mg 3%
Cholesterol 85mg 95mg 3%
Iron 2.33mg 2.12mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 1%
Protein 22.8g 22.55g 1%
Phosphorus 172mg 180mg 1%
Potassium 290mg 246mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 18mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sodium 64mg 64mg 0%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 0.996mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.802mg 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 1.897mg 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.584mg 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.918mg 0%
Valine 1.109mg 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.781mg 0.714mg 0%

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.