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Lamb ribs vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb ribs and Pork bacon

  • Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Pork bacon is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for Sodium is 92% higher.
  • Lamb ribs has 2 times more Vitamin B12 than Pork bacon. While Lamb ribs has 2.23µg of Vitamin B12, Pork bacon has only 1.16µg.
  • Lamb ribs has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked.

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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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.49mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.36mg

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% 2.2% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +64%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +282.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.2%
Contains more FatsFats +45.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +509.4%

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.9%

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 Pork bacon
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb ribs Pork bacon Opinion
Calories 359kcal 548kcal Pork bacon
Protein 21.12g 35.73g Pork bacon
Fats 29.82g 43.27g Pork bacon
Net carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Carbs 0g 1.35g Pork bacon
Cholesterol 97mg 107mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Pork bacon
Calcium 22mg 10mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 271mg 539mg Pork bacon
Iron 1.6mg 1.49mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.115mg 0.182mg Pork bacon
Zinc 3.49mg 3.36mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 166mg 506mg Pork bacon
Sodium 73mg 2193mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 0IU 37IU Pork bacon
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg Pork bacon
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.32mg Pork bacon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg Pork bacon
Selenium 21.8µg 59µg Pork bacon
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.348mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.251mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B3 6.75mg 10.623mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 1.033mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.309mg Pork bacon
Vitamin B12 2.23µg 1.16µg Lamb ribs
Vitamin K 0.1µg Pork bacon
Folate 15µg 2µg Lamb ribs
Choline 119.3mg Pork bacon
Saturated Fat 12.77g 14.187g Lamb ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 12.52g 19.065g Pork bacon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.17g 4.859g Pork bacon
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.299mg Pork bacon
Threonine 0.904mg 1.399mg Pork bacon
Isoleucine 1.019mg 1.676mg Pork bacon
Leucine 1.642mg 2.782mg Pork bacon
Lysine 1.865mg 2.964mg Pork bacon
Methionine 0.542mg 0.795mg Pork bacon
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 1.417mg Pork bacon
Valine 1.139mg 1.901mg Pork bacon
Histidine 0.669mg 1.343mg Pork bacon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g Pork bacon
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g Pork bacon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb ribs Pork bacon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
Lamb ribs
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 2120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.417g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/nutrients
  2. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.