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Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw and lamb loin

  • Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw has more vitamin B6; however, lamb loin is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and copper.
  • Lamb loin covers your daily saturated fat needs 46% more than beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw.
  • Lamb loin contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw. Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw contains 0.651mg of vitamin B6, while lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
  • Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 30% 69% 23% 98% 91% 7.2% 1.2% 115%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.41mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 13% 29% 126% 41% 150% 159% 2.3% 9.8% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.2% 1.5% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +491.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +74%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +422.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.65mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 23.07 g
Fats: 2.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.82 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%
Contains more FatsFats +777%
Contains more OtherOther +65.9%
~equal in Protein ~22.55g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.995 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.108 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +872.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1631.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw Lamb loin
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw Lamb loin DV% diff.
Saturated fat 1.032g 10.24g 42%
Vitamin B6 0.651mg 0.11mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 2.21µg 39%
Fats 2.69g 23.59g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 0.995g 9.68g 22%
Cholesterol 55mg 95mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.108g 1.87g 12%
Calories 117kcal 309kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.24mg 9%
Selenium 21.1µg 24.6µg 6%
Copper 0.068mg 0.119mg 6%
Phosphorus 212mg 180mg 5%
Choline 65.1mg 88.4mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.1mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 4.7µg 3%
Potassium 342mg 246mg 3%
Iron 1.85mg 2.12mg 3%
Vitamin B3 6.703mg 7.1mg 2%
Folate 13µg 19µg 2%
Zinc 3.61mg 3.41mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.678mg 0.65mg 1%
Protein 23.07g 22.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.11mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sodium 55mg 64mg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.113g N/A
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0%
Leucine 1.754mg 0%
Lysine 1.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.579mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0%
Valine 1.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.041g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw Lamb loin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw
Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef, grass-fed, strip steaks, lean only, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169429/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.