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Lamb loin vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb loin and Beefsteak different?

  • Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Copper, however, Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Beefsteak is 37% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Beefsteak. While Lamb loin contains 10.24g of Saturated Fat, Beefsteak contains only 5.951g.

Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled are the varieties used 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 Iron +30.1%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +17.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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 7% 62% 17% 92% 30% 8% 133% 25% 2% 158%
Contains more Iron +30.1%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Zinc +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +17.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.978
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% 10% 0% 0% 20% 33% 131% 32% 135% 6% 173% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +431.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.978

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +56.1%
Contains more Other +547.6%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +10.4%
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more Fats +56.1%
Contains more Other +547.6%
Contains more Protein +18.5%
Contains more Water +10.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.56 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +233.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Beefsteak Opinion
Protein 22.55g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 23.59g 15.11g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 250kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 22mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.12mg 1.63mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 180mg 213mg Beefsteak
Potassium 246mg 340mg Beefsteak
Sodium 64mg 57mg Beefsteak
Zinc 3.41mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Copper 0.119mg 0.073mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.009mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.14mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 6.978mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.527mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Folate 19µg 8µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 1.38µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.6µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.173mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.754mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.991mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.579mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.217mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.714mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Cholesterol 95mg 79mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 10.24g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 6.298g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.56g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Beefsteak
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
45%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.289g)
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 ($)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.