Lamb leg vs. Lamb loin raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb leg and lamb loin raw
- Lamb leg has more vitamin B12 and zinc; however, lamb loin raw has more monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for lamb loin raw is 22% higher.
- Lamb leg is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +16.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
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 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.8% |
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:
16.32 g
Fats:
26.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
56.55 g
Other:
0.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56% |
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Protein
~16.32g
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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
11.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +56.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 11.76g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.04µg | 19% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 26.63g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 10.94g | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 2.53mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 2.08g | 5% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 310kcal | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 152mg | 3% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 16.32g | 3% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 18.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 74mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 6.47mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.61mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 214mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.27mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.441mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.881mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.517mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
47%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (56 mg)
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 ($)