Lamb shoulder raw vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb shoulder raw and lamb leg?
- Lamb leg has less zinc and monounsaturated fat than lamb shoulder raw.
- Lamb leg contains less saturated fat.
We used Lamb, domestic, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +77.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.58 g
Fats:
21.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
61.39 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~17.91g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~64.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.28 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.71 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.9% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 69.5mg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.28g | 7.43g | 8% |
| Fats | 21.45g | 17.07g | 7% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 3.32mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.66mg | 6.26mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.79g | 7g | 4% |
| Selenium | 19.2µg | 20.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.4µg | 3% | |
| Protein | 16.58g | 17.91g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.71g | 1.35g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.21mg | 0.23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 230kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 158mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.113mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 230mg | 249mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.53µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.21mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Folate | 19µg | 19µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.71mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.8mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.29mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.464mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.426mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.895mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.525mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.