Lamb leg vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Lamb leg and Pot roast
- Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pot roast has more Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pot roast is 30% higher.
- Pot roast has 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Lamb leg. Lamb leg has 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, while Pot roast has 0.059mg.
- Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types 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, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.
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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.
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Copper
+14.1%
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Manganese
+100%
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Iron
+45.8%
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Sodium
-16.1%
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Zinc
+100.6%
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Selenium
+30.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
Equal in Potassium - 231
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Magnesium
+21.1%
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Copper
+14.1%
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Manganese
+100%
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Iron
+45.8%
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Sodium
-16.1%
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Zinc
+100.6%
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Selenium
+30.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 174
Equal in Potassium - 231
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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Vitamin B1
+120.3%
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Vitamin B2
+34.5%
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Vitamin B3
+52.5%
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Vitamin B5
+20.8%
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Folate
+111.1%
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Vitamin B12
+17.4%
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Vitamin E
+142.9%
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Vitamin B6
+88.7%
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Vitamin B1
+120.3%
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Vitamin B2
+34.5%
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Vitamin B3
+52.5%
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Vitamin B5
+20.8%
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Folate
+111.1%
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Vitamin B12
+17.4%
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Vitamin E
+142.9%
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Vitamin B6
+88.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+23.9%
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Protein
+61.6%
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Fats
+12.3%
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Water
+23.9%
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Protein
+61.6%
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Fats
+12.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+90.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.548
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Polyunsaturated fat
+90.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 7.548
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Protein | 17.91g | 28.94g | |
Fats | 17.07g | 19.17g | |
Calories | 230kcal | 297kcal | |
Calcium | 9mg | 16mg | |
Iron | 1.66mg | 2.42mg | |
Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | |
Phosphorus | 170mg | 174mg | |
Potassium | 249mg | 231mg | |
Sodium | 56mg | 47mg | |
Zinc | 3.32mg | 6.66mg | |
Copper | 0.113mg | 0.099mg | |
Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.01mg | |
Selenium | 20.7µg | 27µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.51mg | |
Vitamin D | 8IU | ||
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.059mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.171mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.105mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.571mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.283mg | |
Folate | 19µg | 9µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.13µg | |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.19mg | |
Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.156mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.317mg | |
Leucine | 1.393mg | 2.302mg | |
Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.446mg | |
Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.754mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 1.143mg | |
Valine | 0.967mg | 1.436mg | |
Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.924mg | |
Cholesterol | 69mg | 116mg | |
Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 7.548g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 8.175g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 0.708g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
Low Calories diet | ||
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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57%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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