Lamb loin vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Lamb loin and Ground beef
- Lamb loin has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Ground beef is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
- Ground beef covers your daily Zinc needs 22% more than Lamb loin.
- Ground beef has 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Lamb loin. Lamb loin has 7.1mg of Vitamin B3, while Ground beef has 4.026mg.
- Ground beef contains less Saturated Fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +62.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +171.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.7% |
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:
23.87 g
Fats:
15.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.37 g
Other:
2.39 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.87g
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Carbs
~0g
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
6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.408 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +32.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +358.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.7% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 309kcal | 241kcal |
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| Protein | 22.55g | 23.87g |
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| Fats | 23.59g | 15.37g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 88mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 246mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 2.12mg | 2.27mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.079mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 5.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 166mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 24.6µg | 19.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 4.026mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.512mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 2.49µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 7µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.173g |
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| Choline | 88.4mg | 73.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.24g | 6.073g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.68g | 7.322g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 0.408g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.121mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.923mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.055mg |
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| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.861mg |
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| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.976mg |
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| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.614mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.931mg |
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| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.172mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.775mg |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ground beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.167g)
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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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.