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

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Significant differences between beef tenderloin and lamb ribs

  • Beef tenderloin has more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and phosphorus; however, lamb ribs is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 23% more than beef tenderloin.
  • Lamb ribs has 2 times less vitamin B6 than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 0.25mg of vitamin B6, while lamb ribs has 0.11mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, rib, 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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +94.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.115mg
~equal in Selenium ~21.8µg

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% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.23µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +167.5%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~47.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
47% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Lamb ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 3mg 6.75mg 23%
Iron 3.11mg 1.6mg 19%
Choline 91mg 17%
Saturated fat 9.72g 12.77g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.11mg 11%
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.23µg 10%
Fats 24.6g 29.82g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 2.17g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.63mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 10.27g 12.52g 6%
Protein 23.9g 21.12g 6%
Zinc 4.03mg 3.49mg 5%
Phosphorus 203mg 166mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.21mg 4%
Cholesterol 85mg 97mg 4%
Folate 8µg 15µg 2%
Calories 324kcal 359kcal 2%
Potassium 331mg 271mg 2%
Selenium 22.9µg 21.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Sodium 57mg 73mg 1%
Copper 0.123mg 0.115mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 22mg 1%
Magnesium 22mg 20mg 0%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.075mg 1.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.889mg 1.642mg 0%
Lysine 1.989mg 1.865mg 0%
Methionine 0.612mg 0.542mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.86mg 0%
Valine 1.163mg 1.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.818mg 0.669mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Lamb ribs
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients
  2. Lamb ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.