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

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Summary of differences between Beef shank and Lamb loin

  • Beef shank has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Potassium, and Copper, however, Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 66% more than Lamb loin.
  • Beef shank has 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin. While Beef shank has 0.37mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb loin has only 0.11mg.
  • Beef shank has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered 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 Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +82.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +207.6%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +82.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +207.6%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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 B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Folate +90%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
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 B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Folate +90%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.4%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Contains more Fats +270.9%
Equal in Water - 52.5
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 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 +49.4%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +28.7%
Contains more Fats +270.9%
Equal in Water - 52.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +790.5%
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +790.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef shank Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 33.68g 22.55g Beef shank
Fats 6.36g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 201kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 32mg 18mg Beef shank
Iron 3.86mg 2.12mg Beef shank
Magnesium 30mg 23mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 263mg 180mg Beef shank
Potassium 447mg 246mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 64mg
Zinc 10.49mg 3.41mg Beef shank
Copper 0.172mg 0.119mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.02mg
Selenium 30µg 24.6µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.1mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 5.89mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.37mg 0.11mg Beef shank
Folate 10µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 3.79µg 2.21µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.377mg 0.264mg Beef shank
Threonine 1.471mg 0.965mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.514mg 1.088mg Beef shank
Leucine 2.662mg 1.754mg Beef shank
Lysine 2.802mg 1.991mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.862mg 0.579mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 1.315mg 0.918mg Beef shank
Valine 1.638mg 1.217mg Beef shank
Histidine 1.153mg 0.714mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 78mg 95mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 2.29g 10.24g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 2.86g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.21g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef shank Lamb loin
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
65%
Beef shank
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Beef shank
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
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 ($)

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 shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.