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Pork chop vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork chop and Lamb ribs

  • Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Pork chop has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb ribs. While Pork chop has 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, Lamb ribs has only 0.09mg.
  • Pork chop has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
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 CalciumCalcium +154.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.115mg
~equal in Sodium ~73mg

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% 0.9% 4.2% 30% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +237.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 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 +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +107.8%
Contains more OtherOther +143.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 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 -66%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +156.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 231kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 23.72g 21.12g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Magnesium 20mg 20mg
Calcium 56mg 22mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 271mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.105mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 3.15mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 241mg 166mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 73mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Manganese 0.01mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 36.4µg 21.8µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.09mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.21mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.75mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.63mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.11mg Pork chop
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Folate 0µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Trans Fat 0.066g Lamb ribs
Choline 67.5mg Pork chop
Saturated Fat 4.339g 12.77g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.247mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.904mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.019mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.642mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.865mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.542mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.86mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 1.139mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.669mg Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Lamb ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
52%
Pork chop
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.431g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.