Lamb leg vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb leg and short ribs different?
- Lamb leg is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, short ribs are richer in zinc, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for short ribs is 52% higher.
- Lamb leg contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than short ribs. While lamb leg contains 0.69mg of vitamin B5, short ribs contain only 0.252mg.
- Lamb leg has less cholesterol.
Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +173.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145.9% |
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Carbs
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Other
~0.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +169.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.3% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 17.8g | 47% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 41.98g | 38% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 18.88g | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 2.452mg | 24% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 4.88mg | 14% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 471kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.252mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 2.31mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 94mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 21.57g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.62µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 162mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 50mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 20.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 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
47%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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