Brisket vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between brisket and lamb loin
- Brisket has more zinc and vitamin B6, while lamb loin has more vitamin B3, vitamin B2, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Brisket's daily need coverage for zinc is 30% higher.
- Lamb loin contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than brisket. Brisket contains 0.282mg of vitamin B6, while lamb loin contains 0.11mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in brisket is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, brisket, flat half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, braised and Lamb, domestic, loin, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +14.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +156.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +161.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +385.7% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 6.69mg | 3.41mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.087mg | 7.1mg | 19% |
| Protein | 28.82g | 22.55g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 7.305g | 10.24g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.282mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Fats | 18.42g | 23.59g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.681g | 1.87g | 8% |
| Selenium | 27.1µg | 24.6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.934g | 9.68g | 4% |
| Choline | 109.8mg | 88.4mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 2.12mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 95mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.12µg | 2.21µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.059mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Folate | 9µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.568mg | 0.65mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 4.7µg | 2% |
| Calories | 289kcal | 309kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 48mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 175mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 246mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.181mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.101mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.253mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.192mg | 1.754mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.328mg | 1.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.717mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.088mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.367mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.879mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
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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 lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.935g)
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)