Lamb loin vs. Fillet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb loin and fillet different?
- Lamb loin is higher in selenium; however, fillet is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for fillet is 107% higher.
Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Vegetarian fillets are the varieties 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +427.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +677.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3036.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +90% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +436.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +267.6% |
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Protein
~23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +121.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +399% |
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 1.5mg | 107% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.925mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 1.1mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 4.2µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.9mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 9.332g | 50% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 1µg | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 450mg | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 2.849g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 12mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 0g | 6.1g | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 3.45mg | 22% |
| Folate | 19µg | 102µg | 21% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 490mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 1.4mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 4.376g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 246mg | 600mg | 10% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 18g | 9% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 95mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 9g | 3% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 82mg | 1% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 290kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 23g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
136%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
78%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 426mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fillet is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fillet is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.391g)
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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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.