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Lamb leg vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb leg and Roast beef

  • Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Roast beef has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Roast beef is 35% higher.
  • Roast beef has 6 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb leg. Lamb leg has 7.43g of Saturated Fat, while Roast beef has 1.318g.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.

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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 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +159.8%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.4%
~equal in Zinc ~3.2mg

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% 0.66% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.213mg

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
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more FatsFats +362.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.6%
Contains more OtherOther +375.7%
~equal in Protein ~18.62g

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
42% 49% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.27 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +360.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.3%

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 Roast beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb leg Roast beef Opinion
Calories 230kcal 115kcal Lamb leg
Protein 17.91g 18.62g Roast beef
Fats 17.07g 3.69g Lamb leg
Net carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Carbs 0g 0.64g Roast beef
Cholesterol 69mg 51mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb leg
Calcium 9mg 5mg Lamb leg
Potassium 249mg 647mg Roast beef
Iron 1.66mg 2.05mg Roast beef
Sugar 0.29g Lamb leg
Copper 0.113mg 0.086mg Lamb leg
Zinc 3.32mg 3.2mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 170mg 242mg Roast beef
Sodium 56mg 853mg Lamb leg
Vitamin A 0IU 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.49mg Roast beef
Manganese 0.02mg 0.015mg Lamb leg
Selenium 20.7µg 14.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.043mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.213mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.26mg 5.581mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.566mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 2.04µg Lamb leg
Vitamin K 1.6µg Roast beef
Folate 19µg 5µg Lamb leg
Trans Fat 0.148g Lamb leg
Choline 43.9mg Roast beef
Saturated Fat 7.43g 1.318g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 1.521g Lamb leg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.35g 0.27g Lamb leg
Tryptophan 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.567mg Lamb leg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb leg Roast beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Lamb leg
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Lamb leg
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.112g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
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 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.

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. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.