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Mutton vs. Beef ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mutton and Beef ribs?

  • Mutton is richer than Beef ribs in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 88% more.
  • Mutton has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef ribs. While Mutton has 0.897mg of Vitamin B5, Beef ribs have only 0.37mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Beef ribs are lower.

We used Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
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 +55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41%
Contains more IronIron +104.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +153.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Zinc ~5.76mg

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.
Mutton
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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% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
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 E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.7%
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
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 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 ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
Contains more OtherOther +129.5%
Contains more FatsFats +174.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 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 -58.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Beef ribs Opinion
Calories 234kcal 372kcal Beef ribs
Protein 33.43g 22.8g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 30.49g Beef ribs
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 85mg Beef ribs
Magnesium 31mg 20mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Potassium 409mg 290mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 2.33mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.088mg Beef ribs
Zinc 5.93mg 5.76mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 172mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 64mg Beef ribs
Vitamin E 0.8mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.013mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 21.2µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.07mg Beef ribs
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.19mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 3.64mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.37mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.23mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.33µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 7µg Beef ribs
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 12.29g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 13.04g Beef ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.05g Beef ribs
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.255mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.996mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.025mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.802mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.897mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.584mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.89mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.109mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.781mg Mutton
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g Mutton
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Mutton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mutton Beef ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
39%
Beef ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
52%
Beef ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef ribs
Beef ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/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.