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Beef ribs vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Beef ribs and Mutton?

  • Mutton is richer than Beef ribs in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 88% more.
  • Beef ribs have 2 times more Saturated Fat than Mutton. While Beef ribs have 12.29g of Saturated Fat, Mutton has only 5.142g.

We used Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41%
Contains more IronIron +104.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.2%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.93mg

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%
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +174.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +129.5%

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
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef ribs Mutton Opinion
Calories 372kcal 234kcal Beef ribs
Protein 22.8g 33.43g Mutton
Fats 30.49g 11.09g Beef ribs
Net carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Carbs 0g 0.08g Mutton
Cholesterol 85mg 109mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 20mg 31mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Potassium 290mg 409mg Mutton
Iron 2.33mg 4.76mg Mutton
Copper 0.088mg 0.062mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.76mg 5.93mg Mutton
Phosphorus 172mg 272mg Mutton
Sodium 64mg 135mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.013mg 0.033mg Mutton
Selenium 21.2µg 38µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.06mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.3mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 3.64mg 6.52mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 0.897mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.377mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 2.33µg 4.44µg Mutton
Folate 7µg 0µg Beef ribs
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 12.29g 5.142g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 13.04g 4.459g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.814g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.255mg 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 0.996mg 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.025mg 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 1.802mg 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 1.897mg 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.584mg 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 0.89mg 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.109mg 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.781mg 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef ribs Mutton
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef ribs
77%
Mutton

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.