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Lamb leg vs. Pork loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb leg and Pork loin

  • Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Lamb leg has 19 times more Folate than Pork loin. While Lamb leg has 19µg of Folate, Pork loin has only 1µg.
  • Pork loin has less Saturated Fat.

The 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 Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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 Iron +110.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Selenium +60.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
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 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +110.1%
Contains more Zinc +90.8%
Contains more Copper +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +43%
Contains less Sodium -10.7%
Contains more Selenium +60.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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 B3 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +593.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.723
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 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.7%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +593.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +214.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.723

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Equal in Water - 66.92
Equal in Other - 0.76
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Protein +10.2%
Equal in Water - 66.92
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.34
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.34

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Pork loin Opinion
Protein 17.91g 19.74g Pork loin
Fats 17.07g 12.58g Lamb leg
Calories 230kcal 198kcal Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 18mg Pork loin
Iron 1.66mg 0.79mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 249mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 56mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 3.32mg 1.74mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.056mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.21mg
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.248mg Pork loin
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 4.58mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 19µg 1µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 0.53µg Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.244mg Pork loin
Threonine 0.767mg 0.891mg Pork loin
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.91mg Pork loin
Leucine 1.393mg 1.572mg Pork loin
Lysine 1.582mg 1.766mg Pork loin
Methionine 0.46mg 0.514mg Pork loin
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.785mg Pork loin
Valine 0.967mg 1.064mg Pork loin
Histidine 0.567mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 69mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 7.43g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 5.61g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 1.34g Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Pork 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
51%
Lamb leg
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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.

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. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.