Pork spare ribs vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pork spare ribs and lamb ribs different?
- Pork spare ribs are higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1; however, lamb ribs is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb ribs is 77% higher.
- Pork spare ribs contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than lamb ribs. While pork spare ribs contain 0.574mg of vitamin B6, lamb ribs contains only 0.11mg.
- Pork spare ribs have less cholesterol.
Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean,, and fat, raw and Lamb, domestic, rib, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +254.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +421.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +486.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.47 g
Fats:
23.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.75 g
Other:
1.38 g
Protein:
21.12 g
Fats:
29.82 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
47.89 g
Other:
1.17 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.4% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.953 g
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 | -41% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.38µg | 2.23µg | 77% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.574mg | 0.11mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 7.529g | 12.77g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.319mg | 0.09mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.662mg | 6.75mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.953g | 2.17g | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 2.3µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 91IU | 11% | |
| Choline | 59.7mg | 11% | |
| Protein | 15.47g | 21.12g | 11% |
| Fats | 23.4g | 29.82g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.542g | 12.52g | 10% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 1.6mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 3.49mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 359kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 141mg | 166mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.21mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 242mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 21.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.625mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.222g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.163mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.695mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.761mg | 1.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.318mg | 1.642mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.435mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.426mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.65mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0.669mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.081g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.079g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.146g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
40%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork spare ribs is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.241g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb ribs is relatively richer in minerals
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.