Ground beef vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between ground beef and lamb ribs?
- Ground beef is richer in zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and iron, yet lamb ribs is richer in vitamin B3, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 33% higher.
- Ground beef has 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb ribs. Ground beef has 0.311mg of vitamin B6, while lamb ribs has 0.11mg.
- Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
21.12 g
Fats:
29.82 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
47.89 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +94% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
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 | -52.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +431.9% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 12.77g | 30% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 29.82g | 22% |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.49mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 6.75mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.11mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 12.52g | 13% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 2.17g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.23µg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.6mg | 8% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 359kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 21.12g | 6% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 21.8µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 97mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 7µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.63mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 166mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.642mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.669mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
44%
Comparison summary
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.697g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (73 mg)
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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