Lamb loin vs. Lamb shoulder raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between lamb loin and lamb shoulder raw
- Lamb loin has more selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and monounsaturated fat; however, lamb shoulder raw is richer in vitamin B12.
- Lamb shoulder raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 13% more than lamb loin.
- Lamb shoulder raw contains less cholesterol.
Specific 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, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 IronIron | +41.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14.5% |
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:
16.58 g
Fats:
21.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.39 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +134.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~21.45g
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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
9.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.71 g
~equal in
Saturated fat
~9.28g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~8.79g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.71g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 2.53µg | 13% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 16.58g | 12% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 19.2µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 5.66mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 72mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.5mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.94mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 9.28g | 4% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 21.45g | 3% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 69.5mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 158mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 8.79g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 264kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.68mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 3.4µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.71g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 230mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 61mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Folate | 19µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.29mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.464mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder raw contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.