Lamb loin vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Lamb loin and Pork chop
- Lamb loin has more Vitamin B12, and Iron, however, Pork chop is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
- Lamb loin covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 65% more than Pork chop.
- Pork chop contains 2 times less Iron than Lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 2.12mg of Iron, while Pork chop contains 0.87mg.
- Pork chop 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 Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +15% |
| Contains more IronIron | +143.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +211.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +234.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +344.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +183.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.72g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +98.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.6% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.894g
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 231kcal |
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| Protein | 22.55g | 23.72g |
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| Fats | 23.59g | 14.35g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 40IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 246mg | 315mg |
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| Iron | 2.12mg | 0.87mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.105mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 74mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.01mg |
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| Selenium | 24.6µg | 36.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.313mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 7.927mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 1.104mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.489mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 0.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 0µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.066g |
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| Choline | 88.4mg | 67.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.24g | 4.339g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.68g | 4.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.894g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.282mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.123mg |
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| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.952mg |
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| Lysine | 1.991mg | 2.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.65mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.985mg |
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| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.965mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.922g |
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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork chop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork chop is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.901g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.