Lamb leg vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb leg and Rib eye steak different?
- Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while Rib eye steak is higher in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 25% more than Lamb leg.
- Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat.
Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled types were used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.5% |
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 | +110% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +19% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +218% |
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:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.8% |
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Carbs
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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
9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +50.3% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 230kcal | 291kcal |
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| Protein | 17.91g | 23.69g |
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| Fats | 17.07g | 21.81g |
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| Cholesterol | 69mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin D | 7IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 11mg |
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| Potassium | 249mg | 260mg |
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| Iron | 1.66mg | 2.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.08mg |
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| Zinc | 3.32mg | 5.91mg |
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| Phosphorus | 170mg | 152mg |
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| Sodium | 56mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.08mg |
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| Selenium | 20.7µg | 29.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.23mg | 0.287mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.26mg | 4.908mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.477mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.5µg | 2.1µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.478g |
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| Choline | 48.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.43g | 9.684g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 10.519g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35g | 1.027g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.116mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 1.103mg |
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| Leucine | 1.393mg | 2.041mg |
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| Lysine | 1.582mg | 2.269mg |
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| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0.641mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0.95mg |
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| Valine | 0.967mg | 1.184mg |
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| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0.888mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g |
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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
47%
48%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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.