Lamb loin vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb loin and Roast beef different?
- Lamb loin is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin B12, while Roast beef is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
- Lamb loin covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Roast beef.
- Lamb loin contains 2 times more Choline than Roast beef. Lamb loin contains 88.4mg of Choline, while Roast beef contains 43.9mg.
- Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat.
Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.4% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318.2% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +539.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.9% |
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
1.318 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +536.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +592.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 309kcal | 115kcal |
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| Protein | 22.55g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 23.59g | 3.69g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.64g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 95mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 1IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 246mg | 647mg |
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| Iron | 2.12mg | 2.05mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 3.41mg | 3.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 180mg | 242mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 853mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.49mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 24.6µg | 14.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 5.581mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 0.566mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.46mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 2.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 5µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.148g |
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| Choline | 88.4mg | 43.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.24g | 1.318g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.68g | 1.521g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 0.27g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.264mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.754mg |
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| Lysine | 1.991mg |
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| Methionine | 0.579mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg |
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| Valine | 1.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.922g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)