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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.
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Lamb
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 92% 14% 75% 21% 7% 183% 34% 2% 148%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains more Copper +19%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 0% 15% 40% 77% 35% 66% 7% 265% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin E +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +13.7%
Contains more Other +192.9%
Equal in Water - 53.72
29% 18% 52%
Protein: 28.82 g
Fats: 18.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.48 g
Other: 0.28 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +17.5%
Contains more Fats +13.7%
Contains more Other +192.9%
Equal in Water - 53.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.7%
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.305 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.681 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Brisket Lamb
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket Lamb Opinion
Protein 28.82g 24.52g Brisket
Fats 18.42g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 289kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 16mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 2.43mg 1.88mg Brisket
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 175mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 232mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 48mg 72mg Brisket
Zinc 6.69mg 4.46mg Brisket
Copper 0.1mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.01mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 27.1µg 26.4µg Brisket
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.14mg Brisket
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.059mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 4.087mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.568mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.282mg 0.13mg Brisket
Folate 9µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.12µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 1.8µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.181mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.101mg 1.05mg Brisket
Isoleucine 1.253mg 1.183mg Brisket
Leucine 2.192mg 1.908mg Brisket
Lysine 2.328mg 2.166mg Brisket
Methionine 0.717mg 0.629mg Brisket
Phenylalanine 1.088mg 0.998mg Brisket
Valine 1.367mg 1.323mg Brisket
Histidine 0.879mg 0.777mg Brisket
Cholesterol 106mg 97mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 7.305g 8.83g Brisket
Monounsaturated Fat 7.934g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.681g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brisket Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
43%
Brisket
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Brisket
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brisket
Brisket is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brisket
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)

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. Brisket - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169488/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.