Lamb loin raw vs. Lamb shoulder raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb loin raw and lamb shoulder raw different?
- Lamb loin raw is richer in vitamin B3 and monounsaturated fat, while lamb shoulder raw is higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Lamb shoulder raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 20% more than lamb loin raw.
Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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.
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 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +24% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.32 g
Fats:
26.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
56.55 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
16.58 g
Fats:
21.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.39 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.58g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~61.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.08 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.71 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.1% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 2.53µg | 20% |
| Choline | 69.5mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 2.53mg | 3.94mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 11.76g | 9.28g | 11% |
| Fats | 26.63g | 21.45g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.47mg | 5.66mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.94g | 8.79g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.08g | 1.71g | 2% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 264kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.097mg | 1% |
| Protein | 16.32g | 16.58g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 72mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 158mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.63mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Folate | 17µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 19.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 214mg | 230mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 61mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.191mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.27mg | 1.29mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.441mg | 1.464mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.419mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.881mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.517mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| 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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.48g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 ($)