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Beef sirloin vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Beef sirloin and Lamb different?

  • Beef sirloin is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Beef sirloin contains 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. Beef sirloin contains 0.681mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb contains 0.13mg.
  • Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol.

Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types were used in this article.

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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 sirloin
Beef sirloin
8
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +47.3%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Sodium - 72
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +47.3%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Equal in Sodium - 72

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 sirloin
Beef sirloin
3
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Lamb
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% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
2
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Fats +316.3%
Contains more Other +39%
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Contains more Fats +316.3%
Contains more Other +39%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716.2%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Lamb Opinion
Protein 30.8g 24.52g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 177kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 22mg 17mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 1.88mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 188mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 310mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 72mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 5.7mg 4.46mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.011mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 38.9µg 26.4µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.14mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 6.66mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.13mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.4µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.23mg 1.05mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.183mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.908mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 2.166mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.629mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.998mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.323mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.777mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 97mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 8.83g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin Lamb
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
52%
Beef sirloin
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.915g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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)

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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.