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

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Important differences between Beef Liver and Lamb shoulder

  • Lamb shoulder has less Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Iron.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2835% more.
  • Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, 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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
7
:
3
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
Contains more Copper +12539.8%
Contains more Manganese +1595.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Beef Liver
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.6%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains more Zinc +18.3%
Contains more Copper +12539.8%
Contains more Manganese +1595.2%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -17.7%
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.
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
12
:
0
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +901.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +747.5%
Contains more Folate +1165%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2667.8%
Beef Liver
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%
Lamb shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1270%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +901.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +747.5%
Contains more Folate +1165%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2667.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
4
:
1
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Fats +284.8%
Equal in Water - 55.92
Beef Liver
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
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Contains more Fats +284.8%
Equal in Water - 55.92

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef Liver
Beef Liver
1
:
2
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +638.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.2%
Beef Liver
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +638.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.2%

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 shoulder
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Lamb shoulder Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 22.53g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Carbs 5.13g 0g Beef Liver
Calories 191kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 6mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 6.54mg 2.03mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 497mg 183mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 259mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 5.3mg 4.48mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.113mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.021mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 25.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU 0IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg 0µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.14mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg 0mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.09mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.25mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 6.66mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 0.71mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.12mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 20µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg 2.55µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.263mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.964mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 1.087mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 1.753mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 1.99mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.578mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.917mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 1.216mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.714mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
Trans Fat 0.365g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 2.947g 8.74g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver Lamb shoulder
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.793g)
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 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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.