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Lamb vs. Pork leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Pork leg

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Copper, however, Pork leg is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 80% more than Pork leg.
  • Pork leg has 2 times less Zinc than Lamb. Lamb has 4.46mg of Zinc, while Pork leg has 1.93mg.
  • Pork leg contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw.

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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
5
:
5
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Manganese - 0.023
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Pork leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 199
Equal in Potassium - 315
Equal in Manganese - 0.023

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
6
:
6
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.685
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%
Pork leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 15% 3% 185% 47% 86% 42% 93% 6% 79% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.685

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
2
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +11%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Fats - 18.87
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Pork leg
17% 19% 62%
Protein: 17.43 g
Fats: 18.87 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.47 g
Other: 1.23 g
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +11%
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Equal in Fats - 18.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Pork leg
Pork leg
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.38
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Pork leg
39% 49% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.01 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +33.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.38

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pork leg Opinion
Protein 24.52g 17.43g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 18.87g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 245kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 5mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.85mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 199mg Pork leg
Potassium 310mg 315mg Pork leg
Sodium 72mg 47mg Pork leg
Zinc 4.46mg 1.93mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.065mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.023mg Pork leg
Selenium 26.4µg 29.4µg Pork leg
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Pork leg
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 20IU Pork leg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg Pork leg
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Pork leg
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.736mg Pork leg
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.2mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.574mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.685mg Pork leg
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.401mg Pork leg
Folate 18µg 7µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.63µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.208mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.776mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.787mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.376mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.55mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.444mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.689mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.931mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.659mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 73mg Pork leg
Saturated Fat 8.83g 6.54g Pork leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.38g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.01g Pork leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Pork leg
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%
Pork leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
40%
Pork leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork leg
Pork leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork leg
Pork leg is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.
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.

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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/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.