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Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and lamb

  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked has more zinc, vitamin B6, and iron, while lamb has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked covers your daily need for zinc, 18% more than lamb.
  • Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb. While beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked contains 0.338mg of vitamin B6, lamb contains only 0.13mg.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.4% 25% 103% 26% 176% 80% 8.3% 1.3% 115%
Lamb
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more IronIron +45.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.7%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg
~equal in Potassium ~310mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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% 0.54% 2.4% 0% 10% 39% 92% 36% 78% 311% 4% 4.5% 47%
Lamb
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.55µg
~equal in Choline ~93.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 14% 59%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.98 g
Other: 0.73 g
Lamb
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +45.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12.3%
~equal in Protein ~24.52g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~53.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.497 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.222 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.452 g
Lamb
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -37.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked Lamb
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 price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked Lamb Opinion
Calories 240kcal 294kcal Lamb
Protein 25.93g 24.52g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Fats 14.36g 20.94g Lamb
Cholesterol 88mg 97mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Lamb
Calcium 18mg 17mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Potassium 286mg 310mg Lamb
Iron 2.74mg 1.88mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Copper 0.079mg 0.119mg Lamb
Zinc 6.45mg 4.46mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Phosphorus 186mg 188mg Lamb
Sodium 64mg 72mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 21µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 4.927mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.598mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.338mg 0.13mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.6µg 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 6µg 18µg Lamb
Trans Fat 0.573g Lamb
Choline 85.5mg 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 5.497g 8.83g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Monounsaturated fat 6.222g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.132mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.003mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.146mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 2.021mg 1.908mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Lysine 2.147mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.667mg 0.629mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Phenylalanine 1.011mg 0.998mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Valine 1.274mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.842mg 0.777mg Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked Lamb
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
48%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked
Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, loaf, cooked, baked - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174035/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.