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Lamb vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lamb and Ground beef?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 16% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ground beef is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked types 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
7
:
3
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.2%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Equal in Sodium - 73
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Ground beef
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains more Copper +50.6%
Contains more Manganese +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +38.2%
Contains more Calcium +94.1%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +30.9%
Equal in Sodium - 73

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
9
:
2
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49
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%
Ground beef
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
2
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Fats +36.2%
Contains more Other +191.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Water - 58.37
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Ground beef
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Fats +36.2%
Contains more Other +191.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.87
Equal in Water - 58.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Ground beef
Ground beef
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Ground beef
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Ground beef Opinion
Protein 24.52g 23.87g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 15.37g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 241kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 1.88mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 166mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 241mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 73mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.119mg 0.079mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.009mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 19.1µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.12mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.051mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.171mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.026mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.512mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 18µg 7µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.49µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 2.9µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.121mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.923mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.055mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.861mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.976mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.614mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.931mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.172mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.775mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 88mg Ground beef
Trans Fat 1.173g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 6.073g Ground beef
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 7.322g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.408g Lamb
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Ground beef
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
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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)
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.

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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.