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Lamb leg vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb leg and Beef broiled different?

  • Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Beef broiled is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Beef broiled is 27% higher.
  • Lamb leg contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef broiled. While Lamb leg contains 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, Beef broiled contains only 0.046mg.
  • Beef broiled has less Saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.

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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 less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +90.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 21.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +56.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +90.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 21.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.64
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +154.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Equal in Fats - 15.41
Equal in Water - 57.98
Equal in Other - 0.68
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +10.8%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Equal in Fats - 15.41
Equal in Water - 57.98
Equal in Other - 0.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.668

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 17.91g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 17.07g 15.41g Lamb leg
Calories 230kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 9mg 18mg Beef broiled
Iron 1.66mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 249mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 56mg 72mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.113mg 0.085mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.02mg 0.012mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 21.5µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.12mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.046mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.176mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 5.378mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.658mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 19µg 9µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.094mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 0.72mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.822mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.582mg 1.54mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.725mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg 0.914mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 69mg 88mg Lamb leg
Trans Fat 0.572g Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 7.43g 5.895g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 6.668g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 0.484g Lamb leg
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
51%
Lamb leg
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.