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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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.23µg 65%
Saturated fat 4.339g 12.77g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.09mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.11mg 29%
Selenium 36.4µg 21.8µg 27%
Fats 14.35g 29.82g 24%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 12.52g 19%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Phosphorus 241mg 166mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.63mg 9%
Iron 0.87mg 1.6mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.21mg 8%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.75mg 7%
Calories 231kcal 359kcal 6%
Cholesterol 78mg 97mg 6%
Protein 23.72g 21.12g 5%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Folate 0µg 15µg 4%
Zinc 3.15mg 3.49mg 3%
Calcium 56mg 22mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 2.17g 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg 1%
Potassium 315mg 271mg 1%
Copper 0.105mg 0.115mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sodium 74mg 73mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.019mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 1.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 1.642mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 1.865mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.542mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.86mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 1.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.669mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

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
51%
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.