Short ribs vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Short ribs and Lamb shoulder
- Short ribs are richer in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Short ribs is 45% higher.
- Short ribs contain 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb shoulder. Short ribs contain 0.22mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb shoulder contains 0.12mg.
- Lamb shoulder contains less Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +181.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.53g
~equal in
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +127.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.61g
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 minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 471kcal | 279kcal |
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| Protein | 21.57g | 22.53g |
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| Fats | 41.98g | 20.24g |
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| Cholesterol | 94mg | 92mg |
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| Vitamin D | 27IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 2.31mg | 2.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 4.88mg | 4.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 162mg | 183mg |
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| Sodium | 50mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.7µg |
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| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 82.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 17.8g | 8.74g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.88g | 8.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 1.61g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.964mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 1.087mg |
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| Leucine | 1.716mg | 1.753mg |
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| Lysine | 1.823mg | 1.99mg |
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| Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.578mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.07mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.688mg | 0.714mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g |
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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
44%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder 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 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.