Beef sirloin vs. Mutton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between beef sirloin and mutton?
- Beef sirloin is higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B3, yet mutton is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Mutton's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 124% more.
- Beef sirloin has 2 times more vitamin B6 than mutton. While beef sirloin has 0.681mg of vitamin B6, mutton has only 0.377mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in beef sirloin is lower.
We used Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled and Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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 CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +147.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +202% |
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:
33.43 g
Fats:
11.09 g
Carbs:
0.08 g
Water:
54 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.3% |
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Protein
~33.43g
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
5.142 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +340% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.47µg | 4.44µg | 124% |
| Iron | 1.92mg | 4.76mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.681mg | 0.377mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.001mg | 6.52mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 1.915g | 5.142g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.3mg | 11% |
| Fats | 5.03g | 11.09g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 109mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.607mg | 0.897mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.006g | 4.459g | 6% |
| Protein | 30.8g | 33.43g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.185g | 0.814g | 4% |
| Choline | 117.3mg | 100.6mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 177kcal | 234kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 135mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 253mg | 272mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 38.9µg | 38µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 5.7mg | 5.93mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 409mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.202mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.23mg | 1.403mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.401mg | 1.588mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.45mg | 2.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.603mg | 2.999mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.802mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.217mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.528mg | 1.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.983mg | 0.975mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.227g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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.