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Lamb leg vs. Lamb shoulder raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb leg and lamb shoulder raw?

  • Lamb leg has less zinc and monounsaturated fat than lamb shoulder raw.
  • Lamb leg contains less saturated fat.

We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw types in this comparison.

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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 15% 4.8% 20% 56% 32% 107% 68% 8% 2.5% 105%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~230mg
~equal in Iron ~1.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~158mg
~equal in Sodium ~61mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.2µg

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% 4.4% 1.5% 28% 48% 106% 41% 30% 316% 8.5% 14% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~5.66mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.68mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.53µg
~equal in Folate ~19µg

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
17% 21% 61%
Protein: 16.58 g
Fats: 21.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.39 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more OtherOther +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +25.7%
~equal in Protein ~16.58g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~61.39g

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
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.28 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.7%

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 Lamb shoulder raw
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 Lamb shoulder raw DV% diff.
Choline 69.5mg 13%
Saturated fat 7.43g 9.28g 8%
Fats 17.07g 21.45g 7%
Zinc 3.32mg 3.94mg 6%
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 5.66mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 7g 8.79g 4%
Selenium 20.7µg 19.2µg 3%
Vitamin K 3.4µg 3%
Protein 17.91g 16.58g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 1.71g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.13mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.21mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.11mg 2%
Calories 230kcal 264kcal 2%
Phosphorus 170mg 158mg 2%
Copper 0.113mg 0.097mg 2%
Iron 1.66mg 1.5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 249mg 230mg 1%
Cholesterol 69mg 72mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.53µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Sodium 56mg 61mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.22mg 0%
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.68mg 0%
Folate 19µg 19µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.194mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.71mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.864mg 0.8mg 0%
Leucine 1.393mg 1.29mg 0%
Lysine 1.582mg 1.464mg 0%
Methionine 0.46mg 0.426mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.729mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.967mg 0.895mg 0%
Histidine 0.567mg 0.525mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Lamb shoulder raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Lamb leg
49%
Lamb shoulder raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
42%
Lamb shoulder raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg 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. Lamb shoulder raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172496/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.