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Lamb vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Beef sirloin different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Lamb contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Beef sirloin. Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, while Beef sirloin contains 1.915g.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled types were used in this article.

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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
Lamb
2
:
8
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +47.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.92
Equal in Sodium - 66
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Beef sirloin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 72% 20% 109% 37% 9% 156% 29% 2% 213%
Contains more Copper +40%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +47.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.92
Equal in Sodium - 66

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
Lamb
7
:
3
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.607
Lamb
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% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Beef sirloin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 0% 22% 38% 169% 37% 158% 8% 184% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Folate +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.607

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
2
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Fats +316.3%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Water +18.4%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Beef sirloin
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more Fats +316.3%
Contains more Other +39%
Contains more Protein +25.6%
Contains more Water +18.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Beef sirloin
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.185 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +339.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +716.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Beef sirloin Opinion
Protein 24.52g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 20.94g 5.03g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 177kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.88mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 188mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 310mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 72mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Zinc 4.46mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.119mg 0.085mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.163mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.607mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Folate 18µg 10µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.47µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.4µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.202mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.908mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.166mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.629mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.323mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.777mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin
Cholesterol 97mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.006g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.185g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Beef sirloin
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
52%
Lamb
52%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.915g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin 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)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.