Lamb shoulder vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb shoulder and beef
- Lamb shoulder has more zinc and vitamin B3; however, beef is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Beef covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 69% more than lamb shoulder.
- Lamb shoulder has 3 times more saturated fat than beef. While lamb shoulder has 8.74g of saturated fat, beef has only 2.595g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +457.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +209.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +555% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.5% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +203.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 4.21µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.669mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 2.595g | 28% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 6.54g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 2.734g | 14% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 3.04mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 259mg | 11% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 27.55g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.532g | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 3.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.76mg | 6% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 169kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.481mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 352mg | 3% |
| Folate | 20µg | 7µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.009mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.074mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Sodium | 65mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 25.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.359mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 1.534mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.52mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 2.833mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 3.178mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.871mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.299mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.603mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 1.244mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 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
47%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.145g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef 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 ($)