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Pork belly vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork belly and Lamb loin

  • Pork belly has more Vitamin B1, however, Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 57% more than Pork belly.
  • Lamb loin has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork belly. Pork belly has 0.396mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb loin has 0.1mg.
  • Lamb loin contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Pork belly
Pork belly
1
:
9
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +307.7%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +128.8%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +207.5%
Pork belly
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 20% 3% 47% 17% 5% 28% 18% 1% 44%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +307.7%
Contains more Magnesium +475%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +33%
Contains more Zinc +234.3%
Contains more Copper +128.8%
Contains more Manganese +233.3%
Contains more Selenium +207.5%

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.
Pork belly
Pork belly
6
:
6
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Pork belly
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 1% 99% 56% 88% 16% 30% 1% 105% 0%
Lamb loin
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% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +296%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +153.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
1
:
3
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +49.5%
Pork belly
9% 53% 37%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 53.01 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 36.74 g
Other: 0.91 g
Lamb loin
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Contains more Protein +141.4%
Contains more Water +42.9%
Contains more Other +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork belly
Pork belly
2
:
1
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Pork belly
39% 50% 11%
Saturated Fat: 19.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.65 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +155.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork belly Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 9.34g 22.55g Lamb loin
Fats 53.01g 23.59g Pork belly
Calories 518kcal 309kcal Pork belly
Calcium 5mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 0.52mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 4mg 23mg Lamb loin
Phosphorus 108mg 180mg Lamb loin
Potassium 185mg 246mg Lamb loin
Sodium 32mg 64mg Pork belly
Zinc 1.02mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.052mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.006mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 8µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Pork belly
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Pork belly
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.11mg Pork belly
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Pork belly
Vitamin B1 0.396mg 0.1mg Pork belly
Vitamin B2 0.242mg 0.24mg Pork belly
Vitamin B3 4.647mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.256mg 0.65mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.11mg Pork belly
Folate 1µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 0.965mg Lamb loin
Isoleucine 1.088mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg Lamb loin
Lysine 1.991mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg Lamb loin
Valine 1.217mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb loin
Cholesterol 72mg 95mg Pork belly
Saturated Fat 19.33g 10.24g Lamb loin
Monounsaturated Fat 24.7g 9.68g Pork belly
Polyunsaturated fat 5.65g 1.87g Pork belly

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork belly Lamb loin
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
34%
Pork belly
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Pork belly
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pork belly - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167812/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.