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

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A recap on differences between Luncheon meat and Lamb ribs

  • Luncheon meat has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb ribs is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Iron.
  • Lamb ribs covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 55% more than Luncheon meat.
  • Lamb ribs contains 11 times less Sodium than Luncheon meat. Luncheon meat contains 820mg of Sodium, while Lamb ribs contains 73mg.

Food varieties used in this article are USDA Commodity, luncheon meat, canned and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" 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% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more IronIron +64.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
~equal in Potassium ~271mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~166mg

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% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +142.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.63mg
~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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +37.5%
Contains more OtherOther +141%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +133.5%

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% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.77 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 12.52 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +120.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.7%

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 Lamb ribs
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Luncheon meat Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 189kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 17.5g 21.12g Lamb ribs
Fats 12.77g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Net carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Carbs 1.04g 0g Luncheon meat
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Luncheon meat
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Lamb ribs
Calcium 5mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 300mg 271mg Luncheon meat
Iron 0.97mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.03mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 2.15mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 170mg 166mg Luncheon meat
Sodium 820mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.1mg Luncheon meat
Manganese 0.037mg 0.019mg Luncheon meat
Selenium 38.3µg 21.8µg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.09mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.21mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B3 5.225mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.613mg 0.63mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B6 0.272mg 0.11mg Luncheon meat
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Folate 0µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Choline 63.9mg Luncheon meat
Saturated Fat 3.944g 12.77g Luncheon meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.685g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.565g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.542mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.669mg Lamb 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 Lamb 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
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Luncheon meat
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 747mg)
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.
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 ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174323/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.