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Lamb vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Beef ribs different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, while Beef ribs are higher in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 19% more than Beef ribs.
  • Lamb contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef ribs. Lamb contains 0.66mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef ribs contain 0.37mg.
  • Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.

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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.
Lamb
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 3% 26% 87% 29% 157% 74% 8.3% 1.7% 116%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.5%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
~equal in Potassium ~290mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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.
Lamb
9
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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 18% 44% 68% 22% 53% 291% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.33µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
23% 30% 46%
Protein: 22.8 g
Fats: 30.49 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 46.1 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +34.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.6%
~equal in Protein ~22.8g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +47.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Beef ribs
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 294kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 24.52g 22.8g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 30.49g Beef ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 85mg Beef ribs
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 10mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 290mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.119mg 0.088mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 188mg 172mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 21.2µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.07mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.19mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.64mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.37mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.23mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.33µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 7µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 12.29g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.05g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.255mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.996mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.025mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.802mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.897mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.584mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.89mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.109mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.781mg Beef ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Beef ribs
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
52%
Lamb
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Beef ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170619/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.