Lamb shoulder vs. Chuck steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lamb shoulder and chuck steak?
- Lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B3 and polyunsaturated fat, yet chuck steak is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, iron, and monounsaturated fat.
- Chuck steak's daily need coverage for zinc is 38% higher.
- Lamb shoulder has 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than chuck steak. Lamb shoulder has 1.61g of polyunsaturated fat, while chuck steak has 0.81g.
We used Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, chuck eye steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.8% |
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 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +18.8% |
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:
24.98 g
Fats:
19.64 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
0.16 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +718.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~19.64g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~55.22g
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
8.66 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.457 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.66g
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 4.48mg | 8.68mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 3.03µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.373mg | 19% |
| Choline | 79mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.663mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 2.45mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.191mg | 5% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 24.98g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.81g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Folate | 20µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 27.5µg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 9.457g | 3% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 325mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 87mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 20.24g | 19.64g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 0.752mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 193mg | 1% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 277kcal | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 71mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.287g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 8.66g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.062mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 2.184mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.129mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.809mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.041g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.619g | 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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chuck steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chuck steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.08g)
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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