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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~9mg
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.7µg

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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.5µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
18% 17% 64%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
47% 44% 9%
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.
Beef tenderloin Lamb leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef tenderloin Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 324kcal 230kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 23.9g 17.91g Beef tenderloin
Fats 24.6g 17.07g Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 85mg 69mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 22mg 23mg Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Potassium 331mg 249mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 3.11mg 1.66mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.123mg 0.113mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 4.03mg 3.32mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 203mg 170mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 57mg 56mg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.014mg 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 22.9µg 20.7µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.23mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 3mg 6.26mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.25mg 0.15mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.46µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Folate 8µg 19µg Lamb leg
Choline 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 9.72g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 10.27g 7g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1g 1.35g Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.268mg 0.209mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 1.044mg 0.767mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.075mg 0.864mg Beef tenderloin
Leucine 1.889mg 1.393mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.989mg 1.582mg Beef tenderloin
Methionine 0.612mg 0.46mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.933mg 0.729mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.163mg 0.967mg Beef tenderloin
Histidine 0.818mg 0.567mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef tenderloin Lamb leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Beef tenderloin
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
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.

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 tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.