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Lamb loin vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb loin and Ground beef

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Ground beef is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Zinc needs 22% more than Lamb loin.
  • Ground beef has 5 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Lamb loin. Lamb loin has 1.87g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Ground beef has 0.408g.
  • Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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
7
:
3
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +71.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Ground beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Contains more Selenium +28.8%
Contains more Calcium +83.3%
Contains more Zinc +71.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.27
Equal in Phosphorus - 166
Equal in Potassium - 241

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
:
4
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
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%
Ground beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
1
:
3
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Ground beef
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
2
:
1
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Ground beef
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Ground beef Opinion
Protein 22.55g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 23.59g 15.37g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 241kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 2.12mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 166mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 241mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 73mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.41mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.119mg 0.079mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.009mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 19.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.051mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.171mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.026mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.512mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 19µg 7µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 4.7µg 2.9µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.121mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.923mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.055mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.991mg 1.976mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 1.217mg 1.172mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 95mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 7.322g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 0.408g Lamb loin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.167g)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.