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

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Differences between Lamb loin and Beef sirloin

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Beef sirloin has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Choline.
  • Beef sirloin's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 44% higher.
  • Beef sirloin contains 5 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 10.24g of Saturated Fat, while Beef sirloin contains 1.915g.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
4
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6
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.92
Equal in Sodium - 66
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Iron +10.4%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.2%
Contains more Selenium +58.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.92
Equal in Sodium - 66

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.
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
7
:
3
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.607
Lamb loin
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%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.2%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +519.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.607

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
2
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Fats +369%
Contains more Other +130.5%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +369%
Contains more Other +130.5%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Water +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +910.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +910.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 22.55g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 23.59g 5.03g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 177kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 2.12mg 1.92mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 180mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 246mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 64mg 66mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.119mg 0.085mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.011mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.163mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.607mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 19µg 10µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.47µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.4µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.202mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.754mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 1.991mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.217mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 95mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 2.006g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.185g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Beef sirloin
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
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.325g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.