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Lamb leg vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb leg and Beef tenderloin

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 20% more than Beef tenderloin.
  • Beef tenderloin has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Lamb leg. Lamb leg has 0.69mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
  • Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 117% 16% 87% 30% 8% 110% 41% 2% 125%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Contains more Iron +87.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.9%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Selenium +10.6%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Sodium - 57
Equal in Copper - 0.123

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 B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.46
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 57% 15% 58% 6% 308% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +176%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.46

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Other +347.1%
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Water +33%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Other +347.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.7%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Beef tenderloin Opinion
Protein 17.91g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 17.07g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Calories 230kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Iron 1.66mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Potassium 249mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 56mg 57mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.113mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 22.9µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.09mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 3mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.25mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Folate 19µg 8µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.46µg Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.767mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 0.864mg 1.075mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.393mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.582mg 1.989mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.46mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 0.967mg 1.163mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.567mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 69mg 85mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 9.72g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 1g Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb leg Beef tenderloin
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
51%
Lamb leg
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.