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

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What are the main differences between Lamb shoulder and Pork loin?

  • Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Copper, yet Pork loin is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder has 3 times more Zinc than Pork loin. Lamb shoulder has 4.48mg of Zinc, while Pork loin has 1.74mg.
  • Pork loin contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, 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.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
5
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4
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Iron +157%
Contains more Zinc +157.5%
Contains more Copper +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 197
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Pork loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 30% 15% 85% 32% 7% 48% 19% 2% 182%
Contains more Iron +157%
Contains more Zinc +157.5%
Contains more Copper +101.8%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Potassium +37.5%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Selenium +30.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 197

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 shoulder
Lamb shoulder
4
:
8
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +381.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +901.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.723
Lamb shoulder
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% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Pork loin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 15% 2% 226% 58% 86% 44% 109% 1% 67% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +381.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +901.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +293.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.248
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.723

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +60.9%
Contains more Other +72.4%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Pork loin
20% 13% 67%
Protein: 19.74 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.92 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +14.1%
Contains more Fats +60.9%
Contains more Other +72.4%
Contains more Water +19.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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1
Pork loin
Pork loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Pork loin
39% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 4.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.34 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Pork loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Pork loin Opinion
Protein 22.53g 19.74g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 12.58g Lamb shoulder
Calories 279kcal 198kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 2.03mg 0.79mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 197mg Pork loin
Potassium 259mg 356mg Pork loin
Sodium 65mg 50mg Pork loin
Zinc 4.48mg 1.74mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.056mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg 33.2µg Pork loin
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork loin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork loin
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.21mg Pork loin
Vitamin D 21IU Pork loin
Vitamin D 0.5µg Pork loin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork loin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.901mg Pork loin
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.248mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.58mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.723mg Pork loin
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.472mg Pork loin
Folate 20µg 1µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.53µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.244mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.891mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.91mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.572mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.766mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.514mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.785mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 1.064mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.77mg Pork loin
Cholesterol 92mg 63mg Pork loin
Saturated Fat 8.74g 4.36g Pork loin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 5.61g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 1.34g Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Pork loin
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
51%
Pork loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
42%
Pork loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork loin
Pork loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Pork loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167818/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.