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Short ribs vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Short ribs and Lamb

  • Short ribs have more Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Short ribs covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 45% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb has 14 times less Vitamin D than Short ribs. Short ribs have 27IU of Vitamin D, while Lamb has 2IU.
  • Lamb contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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 Iron +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 87% 11% 70% 20% 7% 134% 33% 2% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +16%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.9%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46

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.
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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.9%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 21% 0% 13% 35% 46% 16% 51% 4% 328% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +161.9%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +100.5%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +12.3%
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +100.5%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +12.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 17.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +114.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.51

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Short ribs Lamb Opinion
Protein 21.57g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 41.98g 20.94g Short ribs
Calories 471kcal 294kcal Short ribs
Calcium 12mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 2.31mg 1.88mg Short ribs
Magnesium 15mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 162mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 224mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 50mg 72mg Short ribs
Zinc 4.88mg 4.46mg Short ribs
Copper 0.099mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.013mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 20.8µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.14mg Short ribs
Vitamin D 27IU 2IU Short ribs
Vitamin D 0.7µg 0.1µg Short ribs
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.452mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.252mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.22mg 0.13mg Short ribs
Folate 5µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.62µg 2.55µg Short ribs
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.142mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.862mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.981mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.716mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.823mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.562mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.852mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.07mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.688mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 94mg 97mg Short ribs
Saturated Fat 17.8g 8.83g Lamb
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Short ribs
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Short ribs
Monounsaturated Fat 18.88g 8.82g Short ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 1.51g Short ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Short ribs Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
44%
Short ribs
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Short ribs
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ($2.3)
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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.