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Pork chop vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork chop and Lamb leg

  • Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, and Iron.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 77% higher.
  • Pork chop has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Lamb leg. While Pork chop has 0.49mg of Vitamin B1, Lamb leg has only 0.13mg.
  • Pork chop has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Pork chop
Pork chop
4
:
6
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +75.8%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Zinc - 3.32
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Pork chop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 33% 15% 104% 28% 10% 86% 35% 2% 199%
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Contains more Calcium +522.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.8%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +75.8%
Contains more Iron +90.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Manganese +100%
Equal in Zinc - 3.32
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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 chop
Pork chop
8
:
2
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +278.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21
Pork chop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 30% 0% 123% 73% 149% 67% 113% 0% 83% 0%
Lamb leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +278.8%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
1
:
3
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Pork chop
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Lamb leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Other +45.8%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork chop
Pork chop
2
:
1
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%
Pork chop
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 4.339 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.894 g
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Lamb leg Opinion
Protein 23.72g 17.91g Pork chop
Fats 14.35g 17.07g Lamb leg
Calories 231kcal 230kcal Pork chop
Calcium 56mg 9mg Pork chop
Iron 0.87mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 241mg 170mg Pork chop
Potassium 315mg 249mg Pork chop
Sodium 74mg 56mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.15mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.105mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.01mg 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 36.4µg 20.7µg Pork chop
Vitamin A 15IU 0IU Pork chop
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 0µg Pork chop
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.21mg
Vitamin D 40IU Pork chop
Vitamin D 1µg Pork chop
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.13mg Pork chop
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.23mg Pork chop
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.26mg Pork chop
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.69mg Pork chop
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.15mg Pork chop
Folate 0µg 19µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.209mg Pork chop
Threonine 1.043mg 0.767mg Pork chop
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.864mg Pork chop
Leucine 1.952mg 1.393mg Pork chop
Lysine 2.109mg 1.582mg Pork chop
Methionine 0.65mg 0.46mg Pork chop
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.729mg Pork chop
Valine 1.2mg 0.967mg Pork chop
Histidine 0.965mg 0.567mg Pork chop
Cholesterol 78mg 69mg Lamb leg
Trans Fat 0.066g Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 4.339g 7.43g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Pork chop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g Pork chop
Monounsaturated Fat 4.887g 7g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.35g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g Pork chop
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pork chop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Pork chop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Lamb 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
53%
Pork chop
51%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.091g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.