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

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Summary of differences between Lamb loin and Pork leg

  • Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Copper, however, Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 66% more than Pork leg.
  • Lamb loin has 2 times more Iron than Pork leg. While Lamb loin has 2.12mg of Iron, Pork leg has only 0.85mg.
  • Pork leg has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, 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
5
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5
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +149.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Manganese +15%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Pork leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +149.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +76.7%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains less Sodium -26.6%
Contains more Manganese +15%
Contains more Selenium +19.5%

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 leg
Pork leg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.685
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 leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Folate +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.685

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
3
:
1
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Other - 1.23
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 leg
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +29.4%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +10.6%
Contains more Water +19%
Equal in Other - 1.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
1
:
2
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.01
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Pork leg
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.01

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin Pork leg Opinion
Protein 22.55g 17.43g Lamb loin
Fats 23.59g 18.87g Lamb loin
Calories 309kcal 245kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 5mg Lamb loin
Iron 2.12mg 0.85mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 180mg 199mg Pork leg
Potassium 246mg 315mg Pork leg
Sodium 64mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 3.41mg 1.93mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.119mg 0.065mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 24.6µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 2IU 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.2mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 4.574mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 19µg 7µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 0.63µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.208mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg 0.776mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.787mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.376mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.55mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.444mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.689mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg 0.931mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.659mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 95mg 73mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 10.24g 6.54g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 8.38g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 2.01g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Pork leg
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%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.7g)
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.
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 leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.