Brisket vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between brisket and lamb ribs?
- Brisket is higher in zinc, vitamin B6, iron, and selenium, yet lamb ribs is higher in vitamin B3, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Brisket's daily need coverage for zinc is 29% more.
- Brisket has 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb ribs. While brisket has 0.282mg of vitamin B6, lamb ribs has only 0.11mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in brisket is lower.
We used Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +410% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +317.9% |
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Water
~47.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +218.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 3.49mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 12.77g | 25% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 20% | |
| Fats | 18.42g | 29.82g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 6.75mg | 17% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 21.12g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 12.52g | 11% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.6mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 21.8µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 2.17g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2.23µg | 5% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 359kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.115mg | 2% |
| Folate | 9µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 73mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 1.642mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.669mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.