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Veal vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Veal and Lamb loin different?

  • Veal is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Lamb loin is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 39% more than Veal.
  • Veal contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin. Veal contains 0.39mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
  • Veal is lower in Saturated Fat.

Veal, ground, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were used 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.
Veal
Veal
5
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5
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +79.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Veal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Lamb loin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Zinc +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Iron +114.1%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Copper +15.5%
Contains more Selenium +79.6%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Magnesium - 23

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.
Veal
Veal
5
:
5
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74%
Contains more Vitamin K +291.7%
Veal
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% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
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 E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Folate +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +74%
Contains more Vitamin K +291.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
Veal
2
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains more Water +27.2%
Contains more Fats +212%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Other - 1.36
Veal
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 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 Water +27.2%
Contains more Fats +212%
Equal in Protein - 22.55
Equal in Other - 1.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Veal
Veal
1
:
2
Lamb loin
Lamb loin
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240%
Veal
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 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 -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +240%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Veal Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 24.38g 22.55g Veal
Fats 7.56g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 172kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 17mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 0.99mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 24mg 23mg Veal
Phosphorus 217mg 180mg Veal
Potassium 337mg 246mg Veal
Sodium 83mg 64mg Lamb loin
Zinc 3.87mg 3.41mg Veal
Copper 0.103mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.035mg 0.02mg Veal
Selenium 13.7µg 24.6µg Lamb loin
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.11mg Veal
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.1mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.24mg Veal
Vitamin B3 8.03mg 7.1mg Veal
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.65mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.39mg 0.11mg Veal
Folate 11µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 1.2µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.247mg 0.264mg Lamb loin
Threonine 1.065mg 0.965mg Veal
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.088mg Veal
Leucine 1.94mg 1.754mg Veal
Lysine 2.009mg 1.991mg Veal
Methionine 0.569mg 0.579mg Lamb loin
Phenylalanine 0.984mg 0.918mg Veal
Valine 1.347mg 1.217mg Veal
Histidine 0.885mg 0.714mg Veal
Cholesterol 103mg 95mg Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 3.04g 10.24g Veal
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 1.87g Lamb loin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Veal 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
47%
Veal
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Veal
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.