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Beef Liver vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Beef Liver and Lamb loin

  • Lamb loin contains less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Folate than Beef Liver.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2849% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb loin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, 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 Iron +208.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.1%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +11902.5%
Contains more Manganese +1680%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Iron +208.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.1%
Contains more Potassium +43.1%
Contains more Zinc +55.4%
Contains more Copper +11902.5%
Contains more Manganese +1680%
Contains more Selenium +46.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -19%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +824.5%
Contains more Folate +1231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3093.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1327.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +993.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +824.5%
Contains more Folate +1231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3093.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Fats +348.5%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +12%
Contains more Other +26.5%
Contains more Fats +348.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.6%
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +761.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Lamb loin Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 22.55g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 23.59g Lamb loin
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 6mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 6.54mg 2.12mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 497mg 180mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 246mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 5.3mg 3.41mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.119mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.02mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 24.6µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 2IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.24mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 7.1mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.65mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.11mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 19µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.21µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.264mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.965mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.088mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.754mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.991mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.579mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.918mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.217mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.714mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 95mg Lamb loin
Trans Fat 0.365g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 2.947g 10.24g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.87g Lamb loin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

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Beef Liver Lamb loin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
1067%
Beef Liver
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.