Beef tenderloin vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between beef tenderloin and lamb leg
- Beef tenderloin has more iron, vitamin B6, zinc, and monounsaturated fat; however, lamb leg is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
- Lamb leg covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 20% more than beef tenderloin.
- Lamb leg has 2 times less iron than beef tenderloin. Beef tenderloin has 3.11mg of iron, while lamb leg has 1.66mg.
- Lamb leg contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +32.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +176% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 6.26mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.11mg | 1.66mg | 18% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 23.9g | 17.91g | 12% |
| Fats | 24.6g | 17.07g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72g | 7.43g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.69mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.27g | 7g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 4.03mg | 3.32mg | 6% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 230kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 203mg | 170mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 69mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 22.9µg | 20.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.35g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 249mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.163mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
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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
44%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin 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.