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Lamb loin vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb loin and Lamb ribs?

  • Lamb loin is richer in Iron, and Selenium, yet Lamb ribs is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 13% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more IronIron +32.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.115mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.49mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.75mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.63mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.23µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 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 OtherOther +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +26.4%
~equal in Protein ~21.12g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~47.89g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 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 -19.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 309kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 22.55g 21.12g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 95mg 97mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 246mg 271mg Lamb ribs
Iron 2.12mg 1.6mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.115mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 180mg 166mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 73mg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 21.8µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.21mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 6.75mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.63mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.11mg
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 15µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 12.77g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.247mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.904mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.019mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.642mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.865mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.542mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.86mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 1.139mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.669mg Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin 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
49%
Lamb loin
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
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?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.

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. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.