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Lamb leg vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb leg and Beefsteak

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Lamb leg. Lamb leg contains 1.35g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak contains 0.56g.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.1%
Contains more Selenium +39.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 57
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.5%
Contains more Zinc +46.1%
Contains more Selenium +39.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.63
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Sodium - 57

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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290%
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Equal in Water - 57.96
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +13%
Contains more Water +11%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +49.2%
Equal in Water - 57.96

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.298
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.298

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 17.91g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 17.07g 15.11g Lamb leg
Calories 230kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Calcium 9mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.66mg 1.63mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 170mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 249mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 56mg 57mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.113mg 0.073mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.009mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.078mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.527mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 19µg 8µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.38µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.173mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.864mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.393mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.582mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.46mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.967mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.567mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 69mg 79mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 6.298g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 0.56g Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb leg Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
53%
Beefsteak

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 - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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 ($)
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.