Lamb leg vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb leg and pastrami?
- Lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and selenium, yet pastrami is richer in zinc, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Pastrami's daily need coverage for sodium is 44% higher.
- Lamb leg has 3 times more saturated fat than pastrami. Lamb leg has 7.43g of saturated fat, while pastrami has 2.681g.
- Lamb leg has a lower glycemic index than pastrami.
We used Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, cured, pastrami 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +160.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +33.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +193.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +255.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +230.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +831% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 56mg | 1078mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 1.87µg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 2.681g | 22% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 5.82g | 17% |
| Choline | 81.6mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 4.98mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.26mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 2.118g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.265mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 0.145g | 8% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 21.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.052mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 2.22mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.221mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.161mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 17.7µg | 5% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 147kcal | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 175mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 210mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.36g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.36g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 68mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.857mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0.976mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 1.706mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 1.812mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.558mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastrami is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.749g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 1022mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb leg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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