Lamb loin vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lamb loin and Lamb leg?
- Lamb loin is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Lamb loin's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 14% higher.
- Lamb leg contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+27.7%
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Selenium
+18.8%
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Sodium
-12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 249
Equal in Zinc - 3.32
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+27.7%
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Selenium
+18.8%
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Sodium
-12.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Potassium - 249
Equal in Zinc - 3.32
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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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Vitamin B3
+13.4%
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Vitamin E
+90.9%
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Vitamin B1
+30%
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Vitamin B6
+36.4%
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Vitamin B12
+13.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Equal in Folate - 19
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Vitamin B3
+13.4%
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Vitamin E
+90.9%
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Vitamin B1
+30%
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Vitamin B6
+36.4%
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Vitamin B12
+13.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Equal in Folate - 19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+25.9%
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Fats
+38.2%
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Other
+94.3%
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Water
+22.5%
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Protein
+25.9%
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Fats
+38.2%
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Other
+94.3%
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Water
+22.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38.5%
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Saturated Fat
-27.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+38.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+38.5%
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Saturated Fat
-27.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 22.55g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 23.59g | 17.07g |
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| Calories | 309kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 246mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 19µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.217mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.24g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.68g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.35g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.81g)
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 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.