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Lamb shoulder vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb shoulder and Beef broiled

  • Lamb shoulder is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Beef broiled is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Beef broiled is 20% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Beef broiled. Lamb shoulder contains 1.61g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beef broiled contains 0.484g.
  • Beef broiled contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
5
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4
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +18.1%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 198
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Beef broiled
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Selenium +18.1%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +22.8%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Phosphorus - 198

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.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
6
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5
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.64
Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Beef broiled
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.658
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
2
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2
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Fats +31.3%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Equal in Water - 57.98
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Beef broiled
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Fats +31.3%
Contains more Other +92.6%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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1
Beef broiled
Beef broiled
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Beef broiled
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb shoulder Beef broiled
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Beef broiled Opinion
Protein 22.53g 25.93g Beef broiled
Fats 20.24g 15.41g Lamb shoulder
Calories 279kcal 250kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 2.03mg 2.6mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 198mg Beef broiled
Potassium 259mg 318mg Beef broiled
Sodium 65mg 72mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.113mg 0.085mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.012mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg 21.5µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 0IU 9IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.12mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.046mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.176mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.378mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.658mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 20µg 9µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.64µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.094mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.72mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.822mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.45mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.54mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.478mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.725mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.914mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.604mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.572g Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.74g 5.895g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 6.668g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 0.484g Lamb shoulder
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
51%
Lamb shoulder
52%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.845g)
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.
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients
  2. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.