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Roast beef vs. Lamb ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between roast beef and lamb ribs

  • Roast beef has more vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, and iron; however, lamb ribs has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for lamb ribs is 57% higher.
  • Lamb ribs has 12 times less sodium than roast beef. Roast beef has 853mg of sodium, while lamb ribs has 73mg.

Food types used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
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 +138.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +340%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.49mg

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% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
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 +390%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.23µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +53.9%
Contains more OtherOther +184.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more FatsFats +708.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 49% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 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 -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +723.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +703.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef Lamb ribs DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.318g 12.77g 52%
Fats 3.69g 29.82g 40%
Sodium 853mg 73mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 1.521g 12.52g 27%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.11mg 27%
Cholesterol 51mg 97mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.27g 2.17g 13%
Selenium 14.7µg 21.8µg 13%
Calories 115kcal 359kcal 12%
Phosphorus 242mg 166mg 11%
Potassium 647mg 271mg 11%
Choline 43.9mg 8%
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 2.23µg 8%
Vitamin B3 5.581mg 6.75mg 7%
Iron 2.05mg 1.6mg 6%
Protein 18.62g 21.12g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.09mg 4%
Zinc 3.2mg 3.49mg 3%
Copper 0.086mg 0.115mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 0.1mg 3%
Folate 5µg 15µg 3%
Calcium 5mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.566mg 0.63mg 1%
Net carbs 0.64g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.64g 0g 0%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 0.29g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.015mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.21mg 0%
Trans fat 0.148g N/A
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.642mg 0%
Lysine 1.865mg 0%
Methionine 0.542mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.86mg 0%
Valine 1.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.669mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef Lamb ribs
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
46%
Roast beef
43%
Lamb ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Roast beef
44%
Lamb ribs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.452g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb ribs
Lamb ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 780mg)
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.
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.

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.