Lamb loin vs. Pork shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb loin and pork shoulder
- Lamb loin has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, iron, zinc, and choline; however, pork shoulder is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin D.
- Lamb loin covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 61% more than pork shoulder.
- Pork shoulder contains 2 times less iron than lamb loin. Lamb loin contains 2.12mg of iron, while pork shoulder contains 1.05mg.
- Pork shoulder 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, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +101.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +667% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +216.4% |
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:
17.18 g
Fats:
17.99 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.02 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
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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
6.24 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.92 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.92g
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 | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 0.74µg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.767mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 3.833mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 6.24g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.348mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 1.05mg | 13% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 17.18g | 11% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 17.99g | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 70IU | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 71mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.7µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 2.7mg | 6% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 60.6mg | 5% |
| Folate | 19µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.084mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 8.01g | 4% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 236kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.275mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 25.5µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 302mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.719mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 182mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 1.92g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 1.36mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 1.531mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.441mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 0.921mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.656mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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