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Grouse vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between grouse and lamb leg

  • Grouse has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, and phosphorus; however, lamb leg has more zinc, iron, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for grouse is 87% higher.
  • Lamb leg has 9 times less Vitamin B6 than grouse. Grouse has 1.275mg of Vitamin B6, while lamb leg has 0.15mg.
  • Grouse is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw 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.
Grouse
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more IronIron +186.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +551%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +25%

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.
Grouse
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouse
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.8%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1839.8%
Contains more OtherOther +180%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +922.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grouse Lamb leg
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouse Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 112kcal 230kcal Lamb leg
Protein 25.94g 17.91g Grouse
Fats 0.88g 17.07g Lamb leg
Cholesterol 40mg 69mg Grouse
Magnesium 32mg 23mg Grouse
Calcium 5mg 9mg Lamb leg
Potassium 311mg 249mg Grouse
Iron 0.58mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.058mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Zinc 0.51mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 229mg 170mg Grouse
Sodium 50mg 56mg Grouse
Vitamin A 16IU 0IU Grouse
Vitamin A 5µg 0µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.21mg Grouse
Manganese 0.016mg 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.28mg 0.23mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 11.6mg 6.26mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 1.275mg 0.15mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.9µg 2.5µg Grouse
Folate 19µg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 0.13g 7.43g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 0.042g 7g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 1.35g Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg Lamb leg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grouse Lamb leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
74%
Grouse
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Grouse
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.