Corned beef vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between corned beef and lamb loin
- Corned beef has more selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6; however, lamb loin has more vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Corned beef's daily need coverage for sodium is 40% more.
- Corned beef has 2 times more vitamin B6 than lamb loin. Corned beef has 0.23mg of vitamin B6, while lamb loin has 0.11mg.
- Lamb loin is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked 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 CopperCopper | +29.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +14% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +284.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +35.6% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +213.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +27.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 973mg | 64mg | 40% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.03mg | 7.1mg | 25% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.63µg | 2.21µg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 6.34g | 10.24g | 18% |
Selenium | 32.8µg | 24.6µg | 15% |
Zinc | 4.58mg | 3.41mg | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
Protein | 18.17g | 22.55g | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.67g | 1.87g | 8% |
Phosphorus | 125mg | 180mg | 8% |
Fats | 18.98g | 23.59g | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.026mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 0.65mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.154mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 4.7µg | 3% |
Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
Choline | 69.2mg | 88.4mg | 3% |
Calories | 251kcal | 309kcal | 3% |
Iron | 1.86mg | 2.12mg | 3% |
Potassium | 145mg | 246mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 9.22g | 9.68g | 1% |
Calcium | 8mg | 18mg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 98mg | 95mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0.47g | 0g | N/A |
Carbs | 0.47g | 0g | 0% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 2IU | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.16mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.119mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.726mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.827mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.445mg | 1.754mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.536mg | 1.991mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.473mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.718mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.901mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.58mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.17 g
Fats:
18.98 g
Carbs:
0.47 g
Water:
59.79 g
Other:
2.59 g
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +90.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +24.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.67 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.68g