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Lamb vs. Brisket — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Brisket different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Brisket is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Brisket covers your daily need of Zinc 20% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Brisket. Lamb contains 6.66mg of Vitamin B3, while Brisket contains 4.087mg.
  • Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised 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
6
:
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Selenium - 27.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 175
Equal in Selenium - 27.1

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
:
Contains more Fats +13.7%
Contains more Other +192.9%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Equal in Water - 52.48
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +13.7%
Contains more Other +192.9%
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Equal in Water - 52.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.934
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.934

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Brisket Opinion
Protein 24.52g 28.82g Brisket
Fats 20.94g 18.42g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 289kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 16mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 2.43mg Brisket
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 175mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 232mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 48mg Brisket
Zinc 4.46mg 6.69mg Brisket
Copper 0.119mg 0.1mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.01mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 27.1µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.51mg Brisket
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.059mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.171mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.087mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.568mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.282mg Brisket
Folate 18µg 9µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.12µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.8µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.181mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.101mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.253mg Brisket
Leucine 1.908mg 2.192mg Brisket
Lysine 2.166mg 2.328mg Brisket
Methionine 0.629mg 0.717mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.088mg Brisket
Valine 1.323mg 1.367mg Brisket
Histidine 0.777mg 0.879mg Brisket
Cholesterol 97mg 106mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 7.305g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 7.934g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.681g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Brisket
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
43%
Brisket
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
58%
Brisket

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/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.