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

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Differences between Beef sirloin and Lamb loin

  • Beef sirloin has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 44% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 2 times less Zinc than Beef sirloin. Beef sirloin contains 5.7mg of Zinc, while Lamb loin contains 3.41mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Beef sirloin is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
6
:
4
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.1%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.1%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Equal in Sodium - 64

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 loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65
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 loin
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 E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
2
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Fats +369%
Contains more Other +130.5%
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 loin
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 +36.6%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Fats +369%
Contains more Other +130.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
1
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +910.8%
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +910.8%

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 loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sirloin Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 30.8g 22.55g Beef sirloin
Fats 5.03g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 177kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 22mg 18mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.92mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 253mg 180mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 410mg 246mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 66mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 5.7mg 3.41mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.085mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 38.9µg 24.6µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.11mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.088mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 9.001mg 7.1mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.607mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.681mg 0.11mg Beef sirloin
Folate 10µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 1.47µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.4µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.202mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 1.23mg 0.965mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.401mg 1.088mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 2.45mg 1.754mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.603mg 1.991mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.802mg 0.579mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 1.217mg 0.918mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.528mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.983mg 0.714mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 81mg 95mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 1.915g 10.24g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 2.006g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.185g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sirloin 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
52%
Beef sirloin
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Beef sirloin
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.325g)
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)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.