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

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Differences between Pork loin and Lamb ribs

  • Pork loin is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Lamb ribs is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Copper.
  • Lamb ribs's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 71% higher.
  • Pork loin has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb ribs. While Pork loin has 0.901mg of Vitamin B1, Lamb ribs has only 0.09mg.
  • Pork loin has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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 15% 5.4% 31% 30% 19% 47% 84% 6.5% 1.4% 181%
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 PotassiumPotassium +31.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more IronIron +102.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +105.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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 2% 0.42% 4.2% 15% 225% 57% 86% 43% 109% 66% 0% 0.75% 38%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +110%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +901.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +329.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +320.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1400%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 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 WaterWater +39.7%
Contains more FatsFats +137%
Contains more OtherOther +53.9%
~equal in Protein ~21.12g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.34 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 -65.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +123.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork loin Lamb ribs Opinion
Calories 198kcal 359kcal Lamb ribs
Protein 19.74g 21.12g Lamb ribs
Fats 12.58g 29.82g Lamb ribs
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 63mg 97mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Pork loin
Calcium 18mg 22mg Lamb ribs
Potassium 356mg 271mg Pork loin
Iron 0.79mg 1.6mg Lamb ribs
Copper 0.056mg 0.115mg Lamb ribs
Zinc 1.74mg 3.49mg Lamb ribs
Phosphorus 197mg 166mg Pork loin
Sodium 50mg 73mg Pork loin
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork loin
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.1mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.019mg Lamb ribs
Selenium 33.2µg 21.8µg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.901mg 0.09mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.248mg 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 4.58mg 6.75mg Lamb ribs
Vitamin B5 0.723mg 0.63mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.472mg 0.11mg Pork loin
Vitamin B12 0.53µg 2.23µg Lamb ribs
Folate 1µg 15µg Lamb ribs
Choline 69.7mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 4.36g 12.77g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 5.61g 12.52g Lamb ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.34g 2.17g Lamb ribs
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0.247mg Lamb ribs
Threonine 0.891mg 0.904mg Lamb ribs
Isoleucine 0.91mg 1.019mg Lamb ribs
Leucine 1.572mg 1.642mg Lamb ribs
Lysine 1.766mg 1.865mg Lamb ribs
Methionine 0.514mg 0.542mg Lamb ribs
Phenylalanine 0.785mg 0.86mg Lamb ribs
Valine 1.064mg 1.139mg Lamb ribs
Histidine 0.77mg 0.669mg Pork loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork loin 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
50%
Pork loin
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pork loin
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.