Ground beef vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Ground beef and Lamb leg?
- Ground beef is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Ground beef's daily need coverage for Zinc is 23% higher.
- Ground beef has 4 times more Calcium than Lamb leg. Ground beef has 33mg of Calcium, while Lamb leg has 9mg.
- Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.
We used Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+266.7%
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Iron
+36.7%
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Zinc
+75.9%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Copper
+43%
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Manganese
+122.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 249
Equal in Selenium - 20.7
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Calcium
+266.7%
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Iron
+36.7%
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Zinc
+75.9%
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Magnesium
+35.3%
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Sodium
-23.3%
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Copper
+43%
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Manganese
+122.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 249
Equal in Selenium - 20.7
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+107.3%
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Vitamin E
+75%
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Vitamin B1
+154.9%
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Vitamin B2
+34.5%
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Vitamin B3
+55.5%
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Vitamin B5
+34.8%
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Folate
+171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+107.3%
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Vitamin E
+75%
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Vitamin B1
+154.9%
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Vitamin B2
+34.5%
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Vitamin B3
+55.5%
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Vitamin B5
+34.8%
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Folate
+171.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+33.3%
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+241.4%
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Fats
+11.1%
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Water
+10.2%
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
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2.39 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
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0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
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Protein
+33.3%
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+241.4%
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Fats
+11.1%
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Water
+10.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-18.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+230.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7
Saturated Fat:
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.408 g
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
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Saturated Fat
-18.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+230.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 23.87g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 15.37g | 17.07g |
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| Calories | 241kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 166mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 241mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 19.1µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.172mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 88mg | 69mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.073g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.322g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.35g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
46%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.357g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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