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Lamb loin vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb loin and Brisket

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Brisket has more Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Brisket's daily need coverage for Zinc is 30% higher.
  • Brisket contains 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 1.87g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Brisket contains 0.681g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Brisket is lower.

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, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" 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.
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 232
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 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Iron +14.6%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Selenium +10.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Potassium - 232

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 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 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% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +156.4%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Equal in Water - 52.48
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Other +385.7%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Equal in Water - 52.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Brisket Opinion
Protein 22.55g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 23.59g 18.42g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 289kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 16mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 175mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 232mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 3.41mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.119mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.01mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.059mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.171mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.087mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.568mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 19µg 9µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2.12µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.8µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.181mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.754mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 1.991mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.579mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.217mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.714mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 95mg 106mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 7.934g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.681g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb loin Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.935g)
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)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.