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.
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Iron
+10.7%
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Copper
+16.5%
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Zinc
+18.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 230
Equal in Sodium - 61
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 19.2
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Iron
+10.7%
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Copper
+16.5%
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Calcium
+77.8%
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Zinc
+18.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.5
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 158
Equal in Potassium - 230
Equal in Sodium - 61
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 19.2
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.
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Vitamin B1
+18.2%
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Vitamin B3
+10.6%
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Vitamin B6
+15.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.66
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Equal in Folate - 19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.53
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Vitamin B1
+18.2%
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Vitamin B3
+10.6%
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Vitamin B6
+15.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.21
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 5.66
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.68
Equal in Folate - 19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.53
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+20.7%
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Fats
+25.7%
Equal in Protein - 16.58
Equal in Water - 61.39
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
16.58 g
Fats:
21.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.39 g
Other:
0.58 g
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Other
+20.7%
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Fats
+25.7%
Equal in Protein - 16.58
Equal in Water - 61.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-19.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+26.7%
Saturated Fat:
7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.35 g
Saturated Fat:
9.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.71 g
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Saturated Fat
-19.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+25.6%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 17.91g | 16.58g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 21.45g |
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| Calories | 230kcal | 264kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 1.5mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 158mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 230mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 61mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 3.94mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 19.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 5.66mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.68mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.13mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 19µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.53µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.194mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.71mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.8mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.29mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.464mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.426mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.675mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 0.895mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.525mg |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 72mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 9.28g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 8.79g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.71g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Calories diet |
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| 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
51%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
42%
Comparison summary
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 - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.