Lamb shoulder vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb shoulder and short ribs
- Lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B2, yet short ribs are richer in vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for short ribs is 45% higher.
- Lamb shoulder contains 4 times more folate than short ribs. Lamb shoulder contains 20µg of folate, while short ribs contain 5µg.
- Lamb shoulder contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean,, and fat, choice, cooked, braised.
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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 | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
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:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.4% |
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Protein
~21.57g
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Carbs
~0g
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
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +127.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.53g
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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 17.8g | 41% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 41.98g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.452mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 18.88g | 26% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 15% | |
| Calories | 279kcal | 471kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.252mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 20.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 4.88mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.31mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.62µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 162mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 21.57g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.099mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 94mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 1.53g | 1% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 224mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0.862mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 0.981mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 1.823mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
47%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder 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 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.