Lamb loin vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lamb loin and lamb shoulder
- Lamb loin has more monounsaturated fat, while lamb shoulder has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 14% higher.
The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.4% |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.53g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~55.92g
~equal in
Other
~1.31g
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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.6% |
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 |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 2.55µg | 14% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 4.48mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 8.74g | 7% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 20.24g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 6.66mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 8.3g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.61g | 2% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 279kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 92mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 2.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 25.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 22.53g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 183mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Folate | 19µg | 20µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 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.