Chuck steak vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between chuck steak and lamb leg
- Chuck steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, selenium, and iron; however, lamb leg is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 49% higher.
- Chuck steak has 2 times more vitamin B6 than lamb leg. While chuck steak has 0.373mg of vitamin B6, lamb leg has only 0.15mg.
- Lamb leg has less cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +337.5% |
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +35.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 8.68mg | 3.32mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.03µg | 2.5µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.373mg | 0.15mg | 17% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Protein | 24.98g | 17.91g | 14% |
| Selenium | 27.5µg | 20.7µg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.45mg | 1.66mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.663mg | 6.26mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 8.66g | 7.43g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.457g | 7g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 1.35g | 4% |
| Fats | 19.64g | 17.07g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 193mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.191mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 230kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 249mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.752mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 71mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.281mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.062mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.009mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.184mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.709mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.129mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.809mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
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
55%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak 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 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.