Short ribs vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between short ribs and lamb loin
- Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, lamb loin is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Short ribs cover your daily need for saturated fat, 38% more than lamb loin.
- Short ribs have 14 times more vitamin D than lamb loin. While short ribs have 27IU of vitamin D, lamb loin has only 2IU.
- Lamb loin has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean,, and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, loin, 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 ZincZinc | +43.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.3% |
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 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +78% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.3% |
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Protein
~22.55g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +95% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 17.8g | 10.24g | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 7.1mg | 29% |
| Fats | 41.98g | 23.59g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 9.68g | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 2.21µg | 17% |
| Zinc | 4.88mg | 3.41mg | 13% |
| Calories | 471kcal | 309kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.65mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 24.6µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 162mg | 180mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 27IU | 2IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1.87g | 2% |
| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.12mg | 2% |
| Protein | 21.57g | 22.55g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 4.7µg | 2% |
| Choline | 82.2mg | 88.4mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 246mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 95mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.754mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.823mg | 1.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.07mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
43%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Short ribs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin 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 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.