Lamb loin vs. Steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lamb loin and steak
- Lamb loin has more vitamin B3 and polyunsaturated fat; however, steak has more vitamin B6, zinc, and selenium.
- Steak's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 30% more.
- Lamb loin has 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than steak. Lamb loin has 1.87g of polyunsaturated fat, while steak has 0.896g.
- Steak is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +24% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~55.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~9.171g
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 price |
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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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.5mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 3.41mg | 6.34mg | 27% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.65mg | 13% | |
| Selenium | 24.6µg | 31.8µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.1mg | 5.149mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 10.24g | 8.443g | 8% |
| Fats | 23.59g | 19.02g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 78mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.87g | 0.896g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.301mg | 5% |
| Protein | 22.55g | 24.85g | 5% |
| Iron | 2.12mg | 2.4mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.085mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Calories | 309kcal | 271kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 163mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 246mg | 279mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.68g | 9.171g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 58mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.21µg | 2.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.264mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.965mg | 1.171mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.088mg | 1.157mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.754mg | 2.142mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.991mg | 2.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.579mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg | 0.997mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.217mg | 1.242mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g | N/A |
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%
45%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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.