Beef vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Beef and Lamb shoulder
- Beef has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb shoulder is higher in Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
- Beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 69% more than Lamb shoulder.
- Beef has 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb shoulder. While Beef has 0.669mg of Vitamin B6, Lamb shoulder has only 0.12mg.
- Beef has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, 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 | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +457.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +555% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -70.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +203.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.6% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 169kcal | 279kcal |
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| Protein | 27.55g | 22.53g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 20.24g |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 92mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 4.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 183mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 25.4µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 20µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g |
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| Choline | 75.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 8.74g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 8.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 1.61g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.964mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.087mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.753mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.99mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.578mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.714mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
76%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.145g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef 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 ($)