Ground beef vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between ground beef and lamb shoulder
- Ground beef has more vitamin B6 and zinc, while lamb shoulder has more vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B2, polyunsaturated fat, and monounsaturated fat.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 16% higher.
- Lamb shoulder contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than ground beef. Ground beef contains 0.311mg of vitamin B6, while lamb shoulder contains 0.12mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ground beef is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, 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 IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33% |
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 | +159.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +38.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.53g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~55.92g
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 6.66mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.311mg | 0.12mg | 15% |
| Choline | 73.2mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 5.84mg | 4.48mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 6.073g | 8.74g | 12% |
| Selenium | 19.1µg | 25.4µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.408g | 1.61g | 8% |
| Fats | 15.37g | 20.24g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.171mg | 0.25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.512mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.27mg | 2.03mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.87g | 22.53g | 3% |
| Folate | 7µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.49µg | 2.55µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.322g | 8.3g | 2% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 279kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 166mg | 183mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 73mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.173g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.121mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.923mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.055mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.861mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.976mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.614mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.172mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.775mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A |
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.667g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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