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Beefsteak vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Beefsteak and Lamb shoulder

  • Beefsteak has more Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 49% more than Beefsteak.
  • Lamb shoulder has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Beefsteak. Beefsteak has 0.585mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb shoulder has 0.12mg.
  • Beefsteak contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%
Contains more IronIron +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.48mg

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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.66mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +34%
Contains more OtherOther +523.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~55.92g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
47% 45% 9%
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 -31.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beefsteak Lamb shoulder
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beefsteak Lamb shoulder Opinion
Calories 250kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 26.72g 22.53g Beefsteak
Fats 15.11g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 79mg 92mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 22mg 18mg Beefsteak
Potassium 340mg 259mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.63mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.073mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.85mg 4.48mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 213mg 183mg Beefsteak
Sodium 57mg 65mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.45mg 0.14mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.009mg 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 28.8µg 25.4µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.978mg 6.66mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.527mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.585mg 0.12mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 1.38µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 5.951g 8.74g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 6.298g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.56g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 1.054mg 0.964mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.201mg 1.087mg Beefsteak
Leucine 2.099mg 1.753mg Beefsteak
Lysine 2.23mg 1.99mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.687mg 0.578mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 1.042mg 0.917mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.309mg 1.216mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.842mg 0.714mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beefsteak Lamb shoulder
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
46%
Beefsteak
47%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Beefsteak
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.789g)
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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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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.