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Pork leg vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pork leg and Lamb

  • Pork leg has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Copper.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 80% more than Pork leg.
  • Lamb has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Pork leg. Pork leg has 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, while Lamb has 0.1mg.
  • Pork leg contains less Cholesterol.

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

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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 leg
Pork leg
5
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5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Manganese - 0.022
Pork leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 15% 86% 28% 7% 53% 22% 3% 161%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains less Sodium -34.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +121.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Zinc +131.1%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Manganese - 0.022

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 leg
Pork leg
6
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6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +636%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Folate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork leg Lamb
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
46%
Pork leg
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Pork leg
52%
Lamb

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. Pork leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168222/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.