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Lamb leg vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb leg and Brisket?

  • Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Brisket is higher in Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Brisket's daily need coverage for Zinc is 31% more.
  • Lamb leg has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Brisket. While Lamb leg has 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, Brisket has only 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Lamb leg is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +101.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 232
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +46.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +101.5%
Contains more Selenium +30.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 232

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 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88%
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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Equal in Fats - 18.42
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Other +150%
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Equal in Fats - 18.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.305
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.305

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Brisket Opinion
Protein 17.91g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 17.07g 18.42g Brisket
Calories 230kcal 289kcal Brisket
Calcium 9mg 16mg Brisket
Iron 1.66mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 175mg Brisket
Potassium 249mg 232mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 3.32mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.113mg 0.1mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.01mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.059mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.171mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 4.087mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.568mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 19µg 9µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.12µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 1.8µg Brisket
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.181mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 0.864mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.393mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.582mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.46mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 0.967mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.567mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 69mg 106mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 7.934g Brisket
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 0.681g Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb leg Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.