Lamb shoulder vs. Lamb ribs raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb shoulder and lamb ribs raw
- Lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, and phosphorus, yet lamb ribs raw are higher in polyunsaturated fat.
- Lamb ribs raw cover your daily saturated fat needs 32% more than lamb shoulder.
- Lamb shoulder contains 2 times more zinc than lamb ribs raw. While lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of zinc, lamb ribs raw contain only 2.71mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in lamb ribs raw is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, rib, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +46% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +51.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.8% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
14.52 g
Fats:
34.39 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
0.29 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +351.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.9% |
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Carbs
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Water
~50.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
15.16 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.69 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +70.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.1% |
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 | 8.74g | 15.16g | 29% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 34.39g | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.09µg | 19% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 16.8µg | 16% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 2.71mg | 16% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 14.52g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 14.13g | 15% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.39mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 2.69g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 137mg | 7% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 372kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.09mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.62mg | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 190mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0.621mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 1.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.373mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 0.783mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
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
47%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)