Lamb shoulder vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb shoulder and goat
- Lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet goat is higher in vitamin B2, iron, copper, and zinc.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 57% more than goat.
- The amount of saturated fat in goat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Game meat, goat, 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 | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +83.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +168.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +68.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144% |
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:
27.1 g
Fats:
3.03 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.21 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +568% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.7% |
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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
0.93 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.23 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +510.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.19µg | 57% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 0.93g | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.61mg | 28% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 3.03g | 26% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 11.8µg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 3.73mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.303mg | 21% |
| Choline | 106.4mg | 19% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 1.36g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.95mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.23g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 27.1g | 9% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 143kcal | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 5.27mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 75mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Folate | 20µg | 5µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 405mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 201mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 86mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.403mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 1.29mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 2.258mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 2.016mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.726mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.452mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.565mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
59%
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 - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Goat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.81g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat 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 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.