Lamb leg vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lamb leg and Chuck steak
- Lamb leg is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Chuck steak is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Iron.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for Zinc is 49% higher.
- Lamb leg has 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Chuck steak. While Lamb leg has 0.13mg of Vitamin B1, Chuck steak has only 0.066mg.
- Lamb leg has less Saturated Fat.
The 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, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.9% |
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 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.2% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +337.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.1% |
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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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -14.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +35.1% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 230kcal | 277kcal |
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| Protein | 17.91g | 24.98g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 19.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 87mg |
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| Vitamin D | 5IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 325mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 2.45mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 8.68mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 193mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 71mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 27.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.066mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.663mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.752mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.373mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 3.03µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.287g |
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| Choline | 79mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 8.66g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 9.457g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 0.81g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.281mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.099mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.062mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 2.009mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.184mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.709mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.951mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.129mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.809mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chuck steak 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.