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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.5 g
Fats:
12.77 g
Carbs:
1.04 g
Water:
65.87 g
Other:
2.82 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.944 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.565 g
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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.92µg | 2.23µg | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 3.944g | 12.77g | 40% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 73mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 38.3µg | 21.8µg | 30% |
| Fats | 12.77g | 29.82g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.685g | 12.52g | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 3.49mg | 12% |
| Choline | 63.9mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.272mg | 0.11mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.225mg | 6.75mg | 10% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 359kcal | 9% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.115mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 1.6mg | 8% |
| Protein | 17.5g | 21.12g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.565g | 2.17g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 166mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.04g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.04g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.613mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.019mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.642mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.865mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.542mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.86mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.669mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.055g | N/A |
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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
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43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Luncheon meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Luncheon meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.826g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Luncheon meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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