Lamb shoulder vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lamb shoulder and Lamb loin
- Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Lamb loin has more Monounsaturated Fat.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 14% higher.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb shoulder is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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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Zinc
+31.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Potassium - 246
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 24.6
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Zinc
+31.4%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 2.12
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Potassium - 246
Equal in Sodium - 64
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 24.6
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 E
+27.3%
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Vitamin B12
+15.4%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
Equal in Folate - 19
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Vitamin E
+27.3%
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Vitamin B12
+15.4%
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.11
Equal in Folate - 19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+16.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Water - 52.5
Equal in Other - 1.36
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
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Fats
+16.6%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Water - 52.5
Equal in Other - 1.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-14.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.1%
Saturated Fat:
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.61 g
Saturated Fat:
10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.87 g
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Saturated Fat
-14.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.1%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 22.53g | 22.55g |
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| Fats | 20.24g | 23.59g |
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| Calories | 279kcal | 309kcal |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.12mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 4.48mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.119mg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 24.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 7.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.264mg |
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| Threonine | 0.964mg | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.753mg | 1.754mg |
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| Lysine | 1.99mg | 1.991mg |
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| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.579mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.918mg |
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| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.714mg | |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.74g | 10.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.3g | 9.68g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 1.87g |
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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
51%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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.