Lamb leg vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb leg and lamb
- The amount of zinc, selenium, and monounsaturated fat in lamb is higher than in lamb leg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +88.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 17.91g | 24.52g | 13% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 26.4µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 4.46mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 20.94g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 8.83g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 8.82g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 294kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 6.66mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 188mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 310mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.55µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.51g | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.66mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.119mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Folate | 19µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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 - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb 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.