Veal vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Veal and Lamb leg
- Veal has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb leg is 51% higher.
- Lamb leg has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Veal. Veal has 0.39mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb leg has 0.15mg.
- Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Veal, ground, 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.
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Calcium
+88.9%
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Phosphorus
+27.6%
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Potassium
+35.3%
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Zinc
+16.6%
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Manganese
+75%
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Iron
+67.7%
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Sodium
-32.5%
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Selenium
+51.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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Calcium
+88.9%
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Phosphorus
+27.6%
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Potassium
+35.3%
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Zinc
+16.6%
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Manganese
+75%
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Iron
+67.7%
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Sodium
-32.5%
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Selenium
+51.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
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.
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Vitamin B2
+17.4%
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Vitamin B3
+28.3%
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Vitamin B5
+68.1%
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Vitamin B6
+160%
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Vitamin E
+40%
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Vitamin B1
+85.7%
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Folate
+72.7%
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Vitamin B12
+96.9%
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Vitamin B2
+17.4%
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Vitamin B3
+28.3%
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Vitamin B5
+68.1%
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Vitamin B6
+160%
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Vitamin E
+40%
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Vitamin B1
+85.7%
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Folate
+72.7%
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Vitamin B12
+96.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+36.1%
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+85.7%
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Fats
+125.8%
Equal in Water - 64.32
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Protein
+36.1%
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+85.7%
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+125.8%
Equal in Water - 64.32
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-59.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+146.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+145.5%
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Saturated Fat
-59.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+146.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+145.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.38g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 7.56g | 17.07g |
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| Calories | 172kcal | 230kcal |
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| Calcium | 17mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 0.99mg | 1.66mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 217mg | 170mg |
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| Potassium | 337mg | 249mg |
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| Sodium | 83mg | 56mg |
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| Zinc | 3.87mg | 3.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.103mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 13.7µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.03mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.16mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.39mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.27µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.247mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 1.065mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 1.94mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 2.009mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.569mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.984mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.347mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.885mg | 0.567mg |
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| Cholesterol | 103mg | 69mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.04g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.84g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | 1.35g |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.39g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.