Beefsteak vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Beefsteak and Lamb leg
- Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Beefsteak.
- Lamb leg contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak contains 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb leg contains 0.15mg.
- Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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 CalciumCalcium | +144.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +39.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 250kcal | 230kcal |
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| Protein | 26.72g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 15.11g | 17.07g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 69mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 340mg | 249mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 4.85mg | 3.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 213mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 57mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.45mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 28.8µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.978mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.527mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.585mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.38µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 101.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.951g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.298g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.56g | 1.35g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 1.054mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.201mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 2.23mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.687mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.042mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.309mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.842mg | 0.567mg |
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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
46%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak 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.