Beefsteak vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Beefsteak and Lamb?
- Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 49% higher.
- Beefsteak has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb has 0.13mg.
- Beefsteak contains less Cholesterol.
We used Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+29.4%
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Phosphorus
+13.3%
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Sodium
-20.8%
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Iron
+15.3%
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Copper
+63%
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Manganese
+144.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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Calcium
+29.4%
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Phosphorus
+13.3%
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Sodium
-20.8%
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Iron
+15.3%
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Copper
+63%
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Manganese
+144.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
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.
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Vitamin E
+221.4%
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Vitamin B6
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+28.2%
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Vitamin B2
+78.6%
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Vitamin B5
+25.2%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+84.8%
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Vitamin K
+187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
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Vitamin E
+221.4%
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Vitamin B6
+350%
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Vitamin B1
+28.2%
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Vitamin B2
+78.6%
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Vitamin B5
+25.2%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B12
+84.8%
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Vitamin K
+187.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+38.6%
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+290.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Equal in Water - 53.72
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Fats
+38.6%
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+290.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Equal in Water - 53.72
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-32.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+40%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+169.6%
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Saturated Fat
-32.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+40%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+169.6%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 26.72g | 24.52g |
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| Fats | 15.11g | 20.94g |
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| Calories | 250kcal | 294kcal |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 17mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 188mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 310mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 72mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 4.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.119mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 28.8µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 1.054mg | 1.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 1.183mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.23mg | 2.166mg |
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| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.629mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0.998mg |
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| Valine | 1.309mg | 1.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.777mg |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 97mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.951g | 8.83g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.298g | 8.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 1.51g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.