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Lamb shoulder vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb shoulder and Beefsteak

  • Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Lamb shoulder covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 49% more than Beefsteak.
  • Beefsteak has 3 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Lamb shoulder. Lamb shoulder has 1.61g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak has 0.56g.
  • Beefsteak contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more IronIron +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.85mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +387.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.978mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +34%
Contains more OtherOther +523.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.6%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~57.96g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +187.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.9%

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 Beefsteak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 279kcal 250kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 22.53g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 20.24g 15.11g Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 79mg Beefsteak
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 18mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 259mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 2.03mg 1.63mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.073mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 183mg 213mg Beefsteak
Sodium 65mg 57mg Beefsteak
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.021mg 0.009mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.078mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.978mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.527mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.585mg Beefsteak
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.38µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 20µg 8µg Lamb shoulder
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 8.74g 5.951g Beefsteak
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 6.298g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 0.56g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.173mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.087mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.753mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.99mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.578mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.216mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.714mg 0.842mg Beefsteak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Beefsteak
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Lamb shoulder
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.789g)
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 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. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.