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Lamb loin vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb loin and Beef tenderloin

  • Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Beef tenderloin is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Lamb loin is 26% higher.
  • Lamb loin contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Beef tenderloin. Lamb loin contains 0.65mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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% 5.4% 22% 80% 40% 93% 77% 8.3% 2.6% 134%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.6%
Contains more IronIron +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Copper ~0.123mg
~equal in Selenium ~22.9µg

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% 2.2% 3% 25% 55% 133% 39% 25% 276% 12% 14% 48%
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% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Choline ~91mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more OtherOther +130.1%
~equal in Protein ~23.9g
~equal in Fats ~24.6g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~48.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.87 g
46% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~9.72g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~10.27g

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 Beef tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
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 loin Beef tenderloin Opinion
Calories 309kcal 324kcal Beef tenderloin
Protein 22.55g 23.9g Beef tenderloin
Fats 23.59g 24.6g Beef tenderloin
Cholesterol 95mg 85mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb loin
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Lamb loin
Calcium 18mg 9mg Lamb loin
Potassium 246mg 331mg Beef tenderloin
Iron 2.12mg 3.11mg Beef tenderloin
Copper 0.119mg 0.123mg Beef tenderloin
Zinc 3.41mg 4.03mg Beef tenderloin
Phosphorus 180mg 203mg Beef tenderloin
Sodium 64mg 57mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.02mg 0.014mg Lamb loin
Selenium 24.6µg 22.9µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.26mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B3 7.1mg 3mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B5 0.65mg 0.25mg Lamb loin
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.25mg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin B12 2.21µg 2.46µg Beef tenderloin
Vitamin K 4.7µg Lamb loin
Folate 19µg 8µg Lamb loin
Choline 88.4mg 91mg Beef tenderloin
Saturated Fat 10.24g 9.72g Beef tenderloin
Monounsaturated Fat 9.68g 10.27g Beef tenderloin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.87g 1g Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.264mg 0.268mg Beef tenderloin
Threonine 0.965mg 1.044mg Beef tenderloin
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.075mg Lamb loin
Leucine 1.754mg 1.889mg Beef tenderloin
Lysine 1.991mg 1.989mg Lamb loin
Methionine 0.579mg 0.612mg Beef tenderloin
Phenylalanine 0.918mg 0.933mg Beef tenderloin
Valine 1.217mg 1.163mg Lamb loin
Histidine 0.714mg 0.818mg Beef tenderloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb loin Beef tenderloin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
49%
Lamb loin
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Lamb loin
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/nutrients
  2. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.