Pork vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pork and lamb ribs
- Pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, while lamb ribs has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, and iron.
- Pork covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 66% more than lamb ribs.
- Pork contains 4 times more vitamin B6 than lamb ribs. While pork contains 0.464mg of vitamin B6, lamb ribs contains only 0.11mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, loin, whole, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +107.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +190% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +874.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +321.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +218.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +102.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.8% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.09mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 2.23µg | 64% |
| Selenium | 45.3µg | 21.8µg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 12.77g | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.11mg | 27% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 29.82g | 24% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 12.52g | 16% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 21.12g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 166mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 6.75mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 3.49mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 1.6mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.21mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 2.17g | 6% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 359kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 97mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 271mg | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 15µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 73mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 1.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 1.642mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 1.865mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.86mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 0.669mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.