Lamb leg vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb leg and pork
- Lamb leg has more vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and vitamin B3, while pork has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Lamb leg covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 75% more than pork.
- Lamb leg contains 2 times more iron than pork. While lamb leg contains 1.66mg of iron, pork contains only 0.87mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pork is lower.
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 Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean,, and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 IronIron | +90.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +118.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +257.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +38.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +574.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.1% |
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Water
~57.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.6% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 0.7µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.877mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 20.7µg | 45.3µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.464mg | 24% |
| Protein | 17.91g | 27.32g | 19% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 170mg | 246mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 7.43g | 5.23g | 10% |
| Iron | 1.66mg | 0.87mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 5.037mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.32mg | 2.39mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.321mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Potassium | 249mg | 423mg | 5% |
| Fats | 17.07g | 13.92g | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7g | 6.19g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Calories | 230kcal | 242kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.698mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 1.067mg | 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 Saturated fat?
Pork is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.