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Lamb shoulder vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb shoulder and Steak

  • Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 29% more than Lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Steak. While Lamb shoulder has 1.61g of Polyunsaturated fat, Steak has only 0.896g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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
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5
Steak
Steak
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 279
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Steak
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 90% 17% 70% 25% 8% 173% 29% 0% 174%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.3%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +41.5%
Contains more Selenium +25.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 279

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
6
:
5
Steak
Steak
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%
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%
Steak
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 3% 0% 19% 70% 97% 0% 116% 5% 275% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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1
Steak
Steak
Contains more Other +142.6%
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Equal in Fats - 19.02
Equal in Water - 55.59
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Steak
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 g
Contains more Other +142.6%
Contains more Protein +10.3%
Equal in Fats - 19.02
Equal in Water - 55.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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Steak
Steak
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.443
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Steak
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.896 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.443

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Steak Opinion
Protein 22.53g 24.85g Steak
Fats 20.24g 19.02g Lamb shoulder
Calories 279kcal 271kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 12mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 2.4mg Steak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 183mg 163mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 279mg Steak
Sodium 65mg 58mg Steak
Zinc 4.48mg 6.34mg Steak
Copper 0.113mg 0.085mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg 31.8µg Steak
Vitamin A 0IU 25IU Steak
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Steak
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 6IU Steak
Vitamin D 0.1µg Steak
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.074mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.301mg Steak
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.149mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.5mg Steak
Folate 20µg 6µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.2µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 1.6µg Steak
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.278mg Steak
Threonine 0.964mg 1.171mg Steak
Isoleucine 1.087mg 1.157mg Steak
Leucine 1.753mg 2.142mg Steak
Lysine 1.99mg 2.38mg Steak
Methionine 0.578mg 0.672mg Steak
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.997mg Steak
Valine 1.216mg 1.242mg Steak
Histidine 0.714mg 0.931mg Steak
Cholesterol 92mg 78mg Steak
Saturated Fat 8.74g 8.443g Steak
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Steak
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g Steak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 9.171g Steak
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 0.896g Lamb shoulder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Steak
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
49%
Steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
59%
Steak

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Steak
Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.297g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.