Lamb loin vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Lamb loin and Short ribs
- Lamb loin has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Short ribs are higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
- Short ribs covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 38% more than Lamb loin.
- Lamb loin has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Short ribs. While Lamb loin has 7.1mg of Vitamin B3, Short ribs have only 2.452mg.
- Lamb loin has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +47% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 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 | -42.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +95% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 309kcal | 471kcal |
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| Protein | 22.55g | 21.57g |
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| Fats | 23.59g | 41.98g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 94mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 27IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 246mg | 224mg |
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| Iron | 2.12mg | 2.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.099mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 4.88mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 162mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 50mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 24.6µg | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 2.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.252mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 2.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 5µg |
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| Choline | 88.4mg | 82.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.24g | 17.8g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.68g | 18.88g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.53g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.142mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.862mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.981mg |
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| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.716mg |
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| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.823mg |
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| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.562mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.852mg |
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| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.688mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.016g |
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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
49%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.