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Lamb loin raw vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb loin raw and Lamb leg

  • Lamb loin raw has more Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Lamb leg has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Lamb loin raw is 22% higher.
  • Lamb leg has 2 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Lamb loin raw. Lamb loin raw has 10.94g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Lamb leg has 7g.
  • Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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 15% 4.5% 19% 60% 35% 69% 65% 7.3% 2.3% 103%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Iron ~1.66mg
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg
~equal in Sodium ~56mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.7µg

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% 3.6% 0% 28% 48% 121% 38% 30% 255% 0% 13% 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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 27% 57%
Protein: 16.32 g
Fats: 26.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 56.55 g
Other: 0.5 g
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +56%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more OtherOther +40%
~equal in Protein ~17.91g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.08 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +56.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb loin raw Lamb leg
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb loin raw Lamb leg Opinion
Calories 310kcal 230kcal Lamb loin raw
Protein 16.32g 17.91g Lamb leg
Fats 26.63g 17.07g Lamb loin raw
Cholesterol 74mg 69mg Lamb leg
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb leg
Calcium 15mg 9mg Lamb loin raw
Potassium 214mg 249mg Lamb leg
Iron 1.61mg 1.66mg Lamb leg
Copper 0.105mg 0.113mg Lamb leg
Zinc 2.53mg 3.32mg Lamb leg
Phosphorus 152mg 170mg Lamb leg
Sodium 56mg 56mg
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.21mg Lamb leg
Manganese 0.018mg 0.02mg Lamb leg
Selenium 18.9µg 20.7µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.23mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B3 6.47mg 6.26mg Lamb loin raw
Vitamin B5 0.63mg 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.15mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.04µg 2.5µg Lamb leg
Folate 17µg 19µg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 11.76g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 10.94g 7g Lamb loin raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.08g 1.35g Lamb loin raw
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.209mg Lamb leg
Threonine 0.699mg 0.767mg Lamb leg
Isoleucine 0.787mg 0.864mg Lamb leg
Leucine 1.27mg 1.393mg Lamb leg
Lysine 1.441mg 1.582mg Lamb leg
Methionine 0.419mg 0.46mg Lamb leg
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0.729mg Lamb leg
Valine 0.881mg 0.967mg Lamb leg
Histidine 0.517mg 0.567mg Lamb leg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin raw Lamb leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
41%
Lamb loin raw
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Lamb loin raw
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.33g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (56 mg)
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 ($)

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 loin raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174319/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.