Lamb loin vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb loin and liver?
- Lamb loin has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, and folate than liver.
- Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 686% higher.
- Lamb loin has 7 times more saturated fat than liver. Lamb loin has 10.24g of saturated fat, while liver has 1.41g.
We used Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Pork, fresh, variety meats, and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types in this comparison.
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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 | +64.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64% |
| Contains more IronIron | +745.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +432.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +174.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +158% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +815% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +634.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +418.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +744.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +757.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +436.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1436.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 18.67µg | 686% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5405µg | 601% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 17.92mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 2.196mg | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 355mg | 87% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 4.774mg | 82% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 67.5µg | 78% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.634mg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 1.41g | 40% |
| Folate | 19µg | 163µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.57mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 6.72mg | 30% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 4.4g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 23.6mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 0.63g | 23% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.258mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.3mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 241mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 8.435mg | 8% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 26.02g | 7% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 165kcal | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.05g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 246mg | 150mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 64mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 3.76g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.107mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.32mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 2.319mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 2.007mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.607mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
422%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 260mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.