Lamb ribs vs. Elk meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb ribs and elk meat
- Lamb ribs has more selenium, while elk meat has more iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
- Lamb ribs covers your daily need for saturated fat, 57% more than elk meat.
- Lamb ribs contains 2 times more selenium than elk meat. While lamb ribs contains 21.8µg of selenium, elk meat contains only 10.5µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in elk meat is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +340% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +154.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +203.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.5% |
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 FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +92.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +340.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +774.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1190.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1247.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 12.77g | 1.342g | 52% |
| Fats | 29.82g | 3.41g | 41% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 4.07mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.23µg | 2.96µg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 12.52g | 0.97g | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.485mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.349mg | 26% |
| Selenium | 21.8µg | 10.5µg | 21% |
| Protein | 21.12g | 30.76g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 285mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.17g | 0.161g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.63mg | 1.212mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.37mg | 12% |
| Calories | 359kcal | 162kcal | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 72mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.49mg | 4.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.144mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.75mg | 6.143mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 392mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.236mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.019mg | 1.291mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.642mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.865mg | 2.513mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.542mg | 0.755mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.86mg | 1.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.428mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.669mg | 0.948mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.428g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elk meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elk meat 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 ($)