Ground beef vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ground beef and lamb loin
- Ground beef has more zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12; however, lamb loin is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat.
- Ground beef covers your daily zinc needs 22% more than lamb loin.
- Lamb loin has 3 times less vitamin B6 than ground beef. Ground beef has 0.311mg of vitamin B6, while lamb loin has 0.11mg.
- Ground beef contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.8% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +182.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.5% |
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Protein
~22.55g
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Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.073 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 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 | -40.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +358.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 5.84mg | 3.41mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 7.1mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 10.24g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.11mg | 15% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 23.59g | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.21µg | 12% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 24.6µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.87g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 9.68g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 88.4mg | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 22.55g | 3% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 309kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.12mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 180mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 4.7µg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 246mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 64mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.088mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.754mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.167g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.