Lamb leg vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lamb leg and Beef tenderloin
- Lamb leg has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, however, Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 20% more than Beef tenderloin.
- Beef tenderloin has 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Lamb leg. Lamb leg has 0.69mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin has 0.25mg.
- Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +87.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +10.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +108.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +176% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +33% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.1% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +46.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 230kcal | 324kcal |
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| Protein | 17.91g | 23.9g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 24.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 85mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 9mg | |
| Potassium | 249mg | 331mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 3.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 4.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 203mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.014mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.46µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 91mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 9.72g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 10.27g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.268mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.044mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.075mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.889mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.989mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.612mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.933mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.163mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.818mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
47%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin 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 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.