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Lamb loin vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb loin and Pork belly

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Pork belly is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 57% more than Pork belly.
  • Pork belly has 4 times less Iron than Lamb loin. Lamb loin has 2.12mg of Iron, while Pork belly has 0.52mg.
  • Pork belly contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, belly, raw.

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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
9
:
1
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +307.7%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +128.8%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +207.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Pork belly
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +307.7%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +128.8%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +207.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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
6
:
6
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242
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%
Pork belly
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.242

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
3
:
1
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +49.5%
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Pork belly
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +49.5%
Contains more Fats +124.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
1
:
2
Pork belly
Pork belly
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.1%
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Pork belly
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.1%

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 Pork belly
Lower in Sodium 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Pork belly Opinion
Protein 22.55g 9.34g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 53.01g Pork belly
Calories 309kcal 518kcal Pork belly
Calcium 18mg 5mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 0.52mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 4mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 108mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 185mg Lamb loin
Sodium 64mg 32mg Pork belly
Zinc 3.41mg 1.02mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.052mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.006mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 8µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.39mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.396mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.242mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.647mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.256mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.13mg Pork belly
Folate 19µg 1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.84µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 72mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 10.24g 19.33g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 24.7g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 5.65g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Pork belly
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
34%
Pork belly
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
18%
Pork belly

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin 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 ($)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/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.