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Luncheon meat vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Luncheon meat and Beef ribs

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Beef ribs are richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Copper, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Beef ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 59% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Beef ribs have 13 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat has 820mg of Sodium, while Beef ribs have 64mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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 13% 1.5% 26% 36% 10% 59% 73% 107% 4.8% 209%
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 ManganeseManganese +184.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +140.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +193.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +167.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
~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.
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% 3.2% 0% 32% 49% 98% 37% 63% 115% 0% 0% 35%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +153.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 66% 3%
Protein: 17.5 g
Fats: 12.77 g
Carbs: 1.04 g
Water: 65.87 g
Other: 2.82 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.9%
Contains more OtherOther +362.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +138.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 51% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.944 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.565 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 -67.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +129.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 189kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 17.5g 22.8g Beef ribs
Fats 12.77g 30.49g Beef ribs
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 85mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Beef ribs
Calcium 5mg 10mg Beef ribs
Potassium 300mg 290mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 2.33mg Beef ribs
Copper 0.03mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 2.15mg 5.76mg Beef ribs
Phosphorus 170mg 172mg Beef ribs
Sodium 820mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.16mg Luncheon meat
Manganese 0.037mg 0.013mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 21.2µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.07mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.19mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 3.64mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.37mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.23mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.33µg Beef ribs
Folate 0µg 7µg Beef ribs
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 12.29g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 1.05g Luncheon meat
Tryptophan 0.255mg Beef ribs
Threonine 0.996mg Beef ribs
Isoleucine 1.025mg Beef ribs
Leucine 1.802mg Beef ribs
Lysine 1.897mg Beef ribs
Methionine 0.584mg Beef ribs
Phenylalanine 0.89mg Beef ribs
Valine 1.109mg Beef ribs
Histidine 0.781mg Beef ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.055g Luncheon meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Luncheon meat Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Luncheon meat
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 756mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. 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.