Beef tenderloin vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beef tenderloin and Lamb shoulder
- Beef tenderloin is higher in Iron, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 23% more than Beef tenderloin.
- Beef tenderloin contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb shoulder. While Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb shoulder contains only 0.12mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb shoulder is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +27.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.9% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +108.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +122% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
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Vitamin D
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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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.53g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +23.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -10.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 324kcal | 279kcal |
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| Protein | 23.9g | 22.53g |
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| Fats | 24.6g | 20.24g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 92mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 331mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 3.11mg | 2.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 4.03mg | 4.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 203mg | 183mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 22.9µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.09mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.25mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.46µg | 2.55µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.72g | 8.74g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 10.27g | 8.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1g | 1.61g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.268mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.964mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.075mg | 1.087mg |
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| Leucine | 1.889mg | 1.753mg |
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| Lysine | 1.989mg | 1.99mg |
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| Methionine | 0.612mg | 0.578mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.933mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.163mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.818mg | 0.714mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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