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

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Important differences between Beef ribs and Lamb shoulder

  • Beef ribs have more Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Lamb shoulder have more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 19% more.
  • Beef ribs have 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb shoulder. Beef ribs have 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb shoulder has 0.12mg.
  • Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12%
Contains more IronIron +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~183mg
~equal in Sodium ~65mg

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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +185.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.55µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +50.6%
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +114.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.53g
~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% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 372kcal 279kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 22.53g Beef ribs
Fats 30.49g 20.24g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 85mg 92mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Calcium 10mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 290mg 259mg Beef ribs
Iron 2.33mg 2.03mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.088mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 5.76mg 4.48mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 172mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 64mg 65mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 21.2µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.12mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Folate 7µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 12.29g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 8.3g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.996mg 0.964mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.802mg 1.753mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.584mg 0.578mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.109mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
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 shoulder
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
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.