Lamb vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb and Lamb shoulder different?
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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.
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Potassium
+19.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 183
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Zinc - 4.48
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
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Potassium
+19.7%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 183
Equal in Sodium - 65
Equal in Zinc - 4.48
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
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 B1
+11.1%
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Folate
+11.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Folate
+11.1%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.71
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.55
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+59.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.53
Equal in Fats - 20.24
Equal in Water - 55.92
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
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Other
+59.8%
Equal in Protein - 22.53
Equal in Fats - 20.24
Equal in Water - 55.92
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.74
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.3
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.61
Saturated Fat:
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.51 g
Saturated Fat:
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.61 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.74
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.3
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.61
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.52g | 22.53g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 20.24g |
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| Calories | 294kcal | 279kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 183mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.14mg | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.25mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.66mg | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.12mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.55µg | |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.964mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.087mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.753mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.99mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.578mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.714mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 92mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 8.74g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 8.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.61g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
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.