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Pork vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pork and Lamb loin?

  • Pork is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, yet Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Pork's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 65% more.
  • Pork has 27 times more Vitamin D than Lamb loin. While Pork has 53IU of Vitamin D, Lamb loin has only 2IU.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pork is lower.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types 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.
Pork
Pork
6
:
4
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +72%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +143.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 64
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Magnesium +21.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +72%
Contains more Selenium +84.1%
Contains more Iron +143.7%
Contains more Zinc +42.7%
Contains more Copper +63%
Contains more Manganese +122.2%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Sodium - 64

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
Pork
8
:
4
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +777%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 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 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +777%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +215.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.65

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
2
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Protein +21.2%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +69.5%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Equal in Water - 52.5
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 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 Protein +21.2%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +69.5%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Equal in Water - 52.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pork
Pork
1
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.8%
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Lamb loin
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 27.32g 22.55g Pork
Fats 13.92g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 242kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 19mg 18mg Pork
Iron 0.87mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 28mg 23mg Pork
Phosphorus 246mg 180mg Pork
Potassium 423mg 246mg Pork
Sodium 62mg 64mg Pork
Zinc 2.39mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.073mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.009mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 45.3µg 24.6µg Pork
Vitamin A 7IU 0IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.11mg Pork
Vitamin D 53IU 2IU Pork
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0.1µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.877mg 0.1mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.24mg Pork
Vitamin B3 5.037mg 7.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.698mg 0.65mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.11mg Pork
Folate 5µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 0.7µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0.264mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg 0.965mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg 1.088mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg 1.754mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg 1.991mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg 0.579mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.918mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg 1.217mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg 0.714mg Pork
Cholesterol 80mg 95mg Pork
Saturated Fat 5.23g 10.24g Pork
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pork 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
56%
Pork
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pork
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork
Pork is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.01g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.