Lamb loin vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb loin and chuck steak
- Lamb loin has more vitamin B3 and polyunsaturated fat; however, chuck steak is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Chuck steak covers your daily zinc needs 48% more than lamb loin.
- Chuck steak contains 2 times less polyunsaturated fat than lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 1.87g of polyunsaturated fat, while chuck steak contains 0.81g.
- Chuck steak has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
Protein:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +750% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~55.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +130.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.457g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 8.68mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 3.03µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.373mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 4.663mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 0.81g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 8.66g | 7% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 19.64g | 6% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 24.98g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.077mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 27.5µg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 2.45mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.191mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 87mg | 3% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.752mg | 2% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 277kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 193mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 9.457g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 5IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | N/A |
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
49%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.58g)
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 richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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