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Lamb leg vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb leg and Beefsteak

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Beefsteak is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb leg covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 47% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak contains 2 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Lamb leg. Lamb leg contains 1.35g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak contains 0.56g.
  • Beefsteak has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +144.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Iron ~1.63mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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.
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%
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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +81.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +13%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.2%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~57.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.298g

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 Beefsteak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 230kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 17.91g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 17.07g 15.11g Lamb leg
Cholesterol 69mg 79mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 9mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 249mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 1.66mg 1.63mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.073mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 170mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 56mg 57mg Lamb leg
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.02mg 0.009mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.078mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.14mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.527mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.38µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 19µg 8µg Lamb leg
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 7.43g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 6.298g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 0.56g Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.173mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 0.864mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.393mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.582mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.46mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 0.967mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.567mg 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Beefsteak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
47%
Lamb leg
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.479g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak 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.

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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.