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Ground beef vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground beef and Lamb loin

  • Ground beef has more Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, however, Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Zinc needs 22% more than Lamb loin.
  • Lamb loin has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Ground beef. Ground beef has 0.311mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin has 0.11mg.
  • Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +71.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Potassium - 246
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +71.3%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Potassium - 246

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Equal in Protein - 22.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.3%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 23.87g 22.55g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 241kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 33mg 18mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 2.12mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 166mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 241mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 73mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 5.84mg 3.41mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.009mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 19.1µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.24mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.11mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 2.21µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.923mg 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.055mg 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.861mg 1.754mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.614mg 0.579mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.918mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.775mg 0.714mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 95mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 6.073g 10.24g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 1.87g Lamb loin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.167g)
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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.