Beef sirloin vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef sirloin and lamb leg?
- Beef sirloin is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet lamb leg is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Lamb leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 43% more.
- Beef sirloin has 5 times more vitamin B6 than lamb leg. While beef sirloin has 0.681mg of vitamin B6, lamb leg has only 0.15mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in beef sirloin is lower.
We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean, only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +70.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
30.8 g
Fats:
5.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
63.58 g
Other:
0.59 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +72% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +239.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.6% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~64.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.915 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.185 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +249% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +629.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 2.5µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.15mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 20.7µg | 33% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 17.91g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 7.43g | 25% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 3.32mg | 22% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 21% | |
| Fats | 5.03g | 17.07g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 6.26mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 170mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 7g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 1.35g | 8% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 249mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 69mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 1.66mg | 3% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 230kcal | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
53%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.515g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.