Ham vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Ham and Lamb shoulder
- Ham has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 79% more than Ham.
- Lamb shoulder has 19 times less Sodium than Ham. Ham has 1203mg of Sodium, while Lamb shoulder has 65mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 ManganeseManganese | +157.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +125% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.3% |
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 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +737.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +292.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +233.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +266% |
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Protein
~22.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | -79.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +216.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.1% |
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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| Calories | 145kcal | 279kcal |
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| Protein | 20.93g | 22.53g |
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| Fats | 5.53g | 20.24g |
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| Net carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 1.5g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 92mg |
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| Vitamin D | 32IU |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 287mg | 259mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 2.03mg |
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| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 2.88mg | 4.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 196mg | 183mg |
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| Sodium | 1203mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg |
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| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 25.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 6.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.71mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 2.55µg |
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| Folate | 3µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 85.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.81g | 8.74g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.62g | 8.3g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 1.61g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.263mg |
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| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.964mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 1.087mg |
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| Leucine | 1.661mg | 1.753mg |
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| Lysine | 1.775mg | 1.99mg |
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| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.578mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.917mg |
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| Valine | 0.908mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.714mg |
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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
45%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
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 - 1138mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.93g)
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.
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.