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Lamb ribs vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb ribs and Beef tenderloin

  • Lamb ribs has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 23% more than Beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Lamb ribs. Lamb ribs has 0.63mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.1%
Contains more IronIron +94.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Copper ~0.123mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.9µg

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% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +167.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +21.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.9%

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 Beef tenderloin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 359kcal 324kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 21.12g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 29.82g 24.6g Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Beef tenderloin
Calcium 22mg 9mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 271mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 1.6mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.115mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 3.49mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 166mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 73mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.1mg Lamb ribs
Manganese 0.019mg 0.014mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 21.8µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.09mg
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 3mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.25mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Folate 15µg 8µg Lamb ribs
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 12.77g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 10.27g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 1g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.904mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.019mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.642mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.865mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.542mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.139mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.669mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Beef tenderloin
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
43%
Lamb ribs
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.