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Mutton vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mutton and Lamb ribs

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Copper.
  • Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 92% more.
  • Mutton contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb ribs. Mutton contains 0.377mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb ribs contains 0.11mg.
  • Mutton contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
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% 6.6% 24% 60% 38% 95% 71% 9.5% 2.5% 119%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.9%
Contains more IronIron +197.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +73.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more CopperCopper +85.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%

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% 2% 0% 23% 48% 127% 38% 25% 279% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +99.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.75mg
~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
21% 30% 48%
Protein: 21.12 g
Fats: 29.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 47.89 g
Other: 1.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
Contains more FatsFats +168.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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% 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 -59.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +180.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mutton Lamb 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 Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 234kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 33.43g 21.12g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Net carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Carbs 0.08g 0g Mutton
Cholesterol 109mg 97mg Lamb ribs
Magnesium 31mg 20mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 409mg 271mg Mutton
Iron 4.76mg 1.6mg Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 5.93mg 3.49mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 166mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.1mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.019mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 21.8µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.09mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.21mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.63mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.11mg Mutton
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.23µg Mutton
Folate 0µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Choline 100.6mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 12.77g Mutton
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.257mg 0.247mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg 0.904mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg 1.019mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg 1.642mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg 1.865mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg 0.542mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg 0.86mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg 1.139mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg 0.669mg 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 Lamb 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
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
44%
Lamb 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 - 7.628g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
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. 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.