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Lamb ribs raw vs. Lamb shoulder raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb ribs raw and lamb shoulder raw

  • Lamb ribs raw are richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet lamb shoulder raw is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for lamb ribs raw is 29% higher.
  • Lamb ribs raw contain 2 times more monounsaturated fat than lamb shoulder raw. Lamb ribs raw contain 14.13g of monounsaturated fat, while lamb shoulder raw contains 8.79g.
  • Lamb shoulder raw contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.

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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 13% 4.5% 17% 52% 30% 74% 59% 7.3% 2.1% 92%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 20% 56% 32% 107% 68% 8% 2.5% 105%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Copper ~0.097mg
~equal in Sodium ~61mg

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% 3.6% 0% 25% 44% 114% 37% 25% 261% 0% 11% 0%
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% 4.4% 1.5% 28% 48% 106% 41% 30% 316% 8.5% 14% 38%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.11mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.66mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 34% 51%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 34.39 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 0.29 g
17% 21% 61%
Protein: 16.58 g
Fats: 21.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.39 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +60.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more WaterWater +20.8%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.69 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.71 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +60.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs raw Lamb shoulder raw DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.16g 9.28g 27%
Fats 34.39g 21.45g 20%
Vitamin B12 2.09µg 2.53µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 14.13g 8.79g 13%
Choline 69.5mg 13%
Zinc 2.71mg 3.94mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.69g 1.71g 7%
Calories 372kcal 264kcal 5%
Selenium 16.8µg 19.2µg 4%
Protein 14.52g 16.58g 4%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Vitamin B3 6.09mg 5.66mg 3%
Phosphorus 137mg 158mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.13mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Cholesterol 76mg 72mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.11mg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.097mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.68mg 1%
Iron 1.39mg 1.5mg 1%
Potassium 190mg 230mg 1%
Folate 14µg 19µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sodium 56mg 61mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.22mg 0%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.621mg 0.71mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.7mg 0.8mg 0%
Leucine 1.129mg 1.29mg 0%
Lysine 1.282mg 1.464mg 0%
Methionine 0.373mg 0.426mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.591mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.783mg 0.895mg 0%
Histidine 0.46mg 0.525mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs raw Lamb shoulder raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
40%
Lamb ribs raw
49%
Lamb shoulder raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Lamb ribs raw
42%
Lamb shoulder raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.88g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder raw
Lamb shoulder raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs raw
Lamb ribs raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs raw
Lamb ribs raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 ($)

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 ribs raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174321/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172496/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.