Brisket vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Brisket and Lamb different?
- Brisket is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Iron, while Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Brisket covers your daily need of Zinc 20% more than Lamb.
- Brisket contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb. Brisket contains 0.282mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb contains 0.13mg.
- Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat.
Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +29.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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 | +264.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +155.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +192.9% |
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Water
~53.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +11.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 289kcal | 294kcal |
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| Protein | 28.82g | 24.52g |
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| Fats | 18.42g | 20.94g |
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| Cholesterol | 106mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 232mg | 310mg |
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| Iron | 2.43mg | 1.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.119mg |
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 4.46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 175mg | 188mg |
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| Sodium | 48mg | 72mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.022mg |
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| Selenium | 27.1µg | 26.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.66mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2.55µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.6µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 18µg |
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| Choline | 109.8mg | 93.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.305g | 8.83g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.934g | 8.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 1.51g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.287mg |
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| Threonine | 1.101mg | 1.05mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.183mg |
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| Leucine | 2.192mg | 1.908mg |
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| Lysine | 2.328mg | 2.166mg |
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| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.629mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.998mg |
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| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.777mg |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)