Lamb vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Lamb and Lamb loin?
- Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, and Zinc, yet Lamb loin is higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 14% more.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb is lower.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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Potassium
+26%
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Zinc
+30.8%
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Iron
+12.8%
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Sodium
-11.1%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 24.6
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Potassium
+26%
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Zinc
+30.8%
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Iron
+12.8%
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Sodium
-11.1%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 180
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 24.6
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.
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Vitamin E
+27.3%
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Vitamin B6
+18.2%
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Vitamin B12
+15.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65
Equal in Folate - 19
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.7
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Vitamin E
+27.3%
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Vitamin B6
+18.2%
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Vitamin B12
+15.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65
Equal in Folate - 19
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+12.7%
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Other
+65.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Water - 52.5
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Fats
+12.7%
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+65.9%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Water - 52.5
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-13.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.68
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Saturated Fat
-13.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+23.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.68
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.52g | 22.55g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 23.59g |
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| Calories | 294kcal | 309kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.12mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 246mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 64mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 3.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.119mg | |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 24.6µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 7.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.11mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4.7µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.264mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.754mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.991mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.579mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.918mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.714mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 10.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 9.68g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.87g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb 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)
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.