Lamb loin vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lamb loin and beef ribs
- Lamb loin has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat, while beef ribs have more zinc, vitamin B6, and monounsaturated fat.
- Lamb loin's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 22% higher.
- Beef ribs contain 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 1.87g of polyunsaturated fat, while beef ribs contain 1.05g.
- The amount of saturated fat in lamb loin is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +29.2% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +34.7% |
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 3.64mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 5.76mg | 21% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Fats | 23.59g | 30.49g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 12.29g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 13.04g | 8% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 21.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.37mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.05g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 2.33µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 372kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 85mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 2.33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 22.55g | 22.8g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 172mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 290mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 64mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.996mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.802mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.897mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.89mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.109mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
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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 richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
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 ($)