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Lamb loin vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb loin and Beef shank

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B3, however, Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Beef shank covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 66% more than Lamb loin.
  • Lamb loin has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Beef shank. While Lamb loin has 10.24g of Saturated Fat, Beef shank has only 2.29g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.

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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 Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +82.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +207.6%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 145% 22% 113% 40% 9% 287% 58% 3% 164%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Iron +82.1%
Contains more Magnesium +30.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +81.7%
Contains more Zinc +207.6%
Contains more Copper +44.5%
Contains more Selenium +22%
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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 B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
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% 35% 49% 111% 25% 86% 8% 474% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +71.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +270.9%
Contains more Protein +49.4%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +28.7%
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
Protein: 33.68 g
Fats: 6.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.21 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Fats +270.9%
Contains more Protein +49.4%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Other +28.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +790.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
43% 53% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.21 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +790.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Beef shank Opinion
Protein 22.55g 33.68g Beef shank
Fats 23.59g 6.36g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 201kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 32mg Beef shank
Iron 2.12mg 3.86mg Beef shank
Magnesium 23mg 30mg Beef shank
Phosphorus 180mg 263mg Beef shank
Potassium 246mg 447mg Beef shank
Sodium 64mg 64mg
Zinc 3.41mg 10.49mg Beef shank
Copper 0.119mg 0.172mg Beef shank
Manganese 0.02mg 0.02mg
Selenium 24.6µg 30µg Beef shank
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.14mg Beef shank
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.21mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 5.89mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.41mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.37mg Beef shank
Folate 19µg 10µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 3.79µg Beef shank
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.377mg Beef shank
Threonine 0.965mg 1.471mg Beef shank
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.514mg Beef shank
Leucine 1.754mg 2.662mg Beef shank
Lysine 1.991mg 2.802mg Beef shank
Methionine 0.579mg 0.862mg Beef shank
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 1.315mg Beef shank
Valine 1.217mg 1.638mg Beef shank
Histidine 0.714mg 1.153mg Beef shank
Cholesterol 95mg 78mg Beef shank
Saturated Fat 10.24g 2.29g Beef shank
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 2.86g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.21g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Beef shank
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
49%
Lamb loin
65%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.95g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (64 mg)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.