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Lamb shoulder vs. Grouse — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb shoulder and grouse different?

  • Lamb shoulder is higher in zinc, iron, and copper; however, grouse is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for grouse is 89% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 67 times more Saturated Fat than grouse. While lamb shoulder contains 8.74g of Saturated Fat, grouse contains only 0.13g.
  • Grouse has less saturated Fat.

Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Ruffed Grouse, breast meat, skinless, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 1.5% 27% 22% 19% 14% 98% 6.5% 2.1% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +778.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.1%

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%
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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% 0.96% 15% 0% 11% 65% 218% 0% 294% 363% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +13.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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26% 73%
Protein: 25.94 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.25 g
Contains more FatsFats +2200%
Contains more OtherOther +424%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
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43% 14% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.042 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.132 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19661.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1119.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Grouse Opinion
Calories 279kcal 112kcal Lamb shoulder
Protein 22.53g 25.94g Grouse
Fats 20.24g 0.88g Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 40mg Grouse
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Grouse
Calcium 18mg 5mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 311mg Grouse
Iron 2.03mg 0.58mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.058mg Lamb shoulder
Zinc 4.48mg 0.51mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 229mg Grouse
Sodium 65mg 50mg Grouse
Vitamin A 0IU 16IU Grouse
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Grouse
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.73mg Grouse
Manganese 0.021mg 0.016mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.042mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.28mg Grouse
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 11.6mg Grouse
Vitamin B5 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 1.275mg Grouse
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.9µg Grouse
Folate 20µg Lamb shoulder
Saturated Fat 8.74g 0.13g Grouse
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 0.042g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 0.132g Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Grouse
Omega-3 - DHA 0.009g Grouse
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Grouse
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Grouse
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.071g Grouse

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Grouse
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
74%
Grouse
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
21%
Grouse

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouse
Grouse contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.61g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grouse
Grouse is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Grouse - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172831/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.