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

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Significant differences between Lamb and Pork spare ribs

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Pork spare ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin D.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 90% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • Pork spare ribs have 2 times less Iron than Lamb. Lamb has 1.88mg of Iron, while Pork spare ribs have 0.91mg.
  • Pork spare ribs contain less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, 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.
Lamb
10
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 11% 4.5% 21% 34% 27% 68% 60% 11% 1.3% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.1%
Contains more IronIron +106.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%

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
5
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% 7.4% 69% 80% 58% 87% 38% 132% 48% 0% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +571.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.625mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more FatsFats +11.7%
Contains more WaterWater +11.2%
Contains more OtherOther +68.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
1
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.953 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +161.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.542g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pork spare ribs Opinion
Calories 294kcal 277kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 15.47g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Cholesterol 97mg 80mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2IU 91IU Pork spare ribs
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lamb
Calcium 17mg 15mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 242mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.91mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.08mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 2.5mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 141mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 81mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 0.1µg 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 22µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.251mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.662mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.625mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.574mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.38µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 0µg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.222g Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 59.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 7.529g Pork spare ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.542g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.163mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.695mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.761mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.318mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.435mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.426mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.65mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.809mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.668mg Lamb
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Pork spare 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
42%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
36%
Pork spare ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.301g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork spare ribs
Pork spare ribs is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.

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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.