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Goat vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Goat and Lamb loin

  • Goat is richer in Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Zinc, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lamb loin is 47% higher.
  • Goat contains 3 times more Copper than Lamb loin. Goat contains 0.303mg of Copper, while Lamb loin contains 0.119mg.
  • Goat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, goat, cooked, roasted 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.
Goat
Goat
6
:
4
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Iron +75.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +154.6%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Selenium +108.5%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Goat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 140% 0% 87% 36% 12% 144% 101% 6% 65%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Iron +75.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +64.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +154.6%
Contains more Manganese +110%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Selenium +108.5%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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.
Goat
Goat
2
:
8
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin E +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +291.7%
Goat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 23% 141% 75% 0% 0% 4% 149% 3%
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 +209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +291.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
Goat
3
:
1
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +678.5%
Goat
27% 3% 68%
Protein: 27.1 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.21 g
Other: 1.66 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 +20.2%
Contains more Water +29.9%
Contains more Other +22.1%
Contains more Fats +678.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
Goat
1
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +611.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713%
Goat
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.93 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.23 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 -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +611.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +713%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Goat Lamb loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 27.1g 22.55g Goat
Fats 3.03g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 143kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 17mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 3.73mg 2.12mg Goat
Magnesium 0mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 201mg 180mg Goat
Potassium 405mg 246mg Goat
Sodium 86mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 5.27mg 3.41mg Goat
Copper 0.303mg 0.119mg Goat
Manganese 0.042mg 0.02mg Goat
Selenium 11.8µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.34mg 0.11mg Goat
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.61mg 0.24mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.95mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.11mg Lamb loin
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 1.19µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.2µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.403mg 0.264mg Goat
Threonine 1.29mg 0.965mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.371mg 1.088mg Goat
Leucine 2.258mg 1.754mg Goat
Lysine 2.016mg 1.991mg Goat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.579mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.918mg Goat
Valine 1.452mg 1.217mg Goat
Histidine 0.565mg 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 75mg 95mg Goat
Saturated Fat 0.93g 10.24g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.36g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goat 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
33%
Goat
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Goat
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.31g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat
Goat 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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175304/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.