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Lamb shoulder vs. Lamb loin raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb shoulder and Lamb loin raw different?

  • Lamb shoulder is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron, however, Lamb loin raw is richer in Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb shoulder is 21% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 2 times more Zinc than Lamb loin raw. While Lamb shoulder contains 4.48mg of Zinc, Lamb loin raw contains only 2.53mg.
  • Lamb loin raw has less Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, 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.
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
9
:
1
Lamb loin raw
Lamb loin raw
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Zinc +77.1%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.105
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Lamb loin raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 61% 15% 66% 19% 8% 69% 35% 3% 104%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.4%
Contains more Potassium +21%
Contains more Zinc +77.1%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +34.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Equal in Copper - 0.105

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
5
:
3
Lamb loin raw
Lamb loin raw
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.47
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
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%
Lamb loin raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 28% 49% 122% 38% 30% 13% 256% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Folate +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.47
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
2
:
2
Lamb loin raw
Lamb loin raw
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +162%
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Equal in Water - 56.55
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Lamb loin raw
16% 27% 57%
Protein: 16.32 g
Fats: 26.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 56.55 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Protein +38.1%
Contains more Other +162%
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Equal in Water - 56.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
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2
Lamb loin raw
Lamb loin raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Lamb loin raw
47% 44% 8%
Saturated Fat: 11.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.08 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.2%

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 Lamb loin raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Lamb loin raw Opinion
Protein 22.53g 16.32g Lamb shoulder
Fats 20.24g 26.63g Lamb loin raw
Calories 279kcal 310kcal Lamb loin raw
Calcium 18mg 15mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 2.03mg 1.61mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 23mg 21mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 183mg 152mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 259mg 214mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 65mg 56mg Lamb loin raw
Zinc 4.48mg 2.53mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.113mg 0.105mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.021mg 0.018mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 25.4µg 18.9µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.18mg Lamb loin raw
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.11mg Lamb loin raw
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.21mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.47mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.63mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.13mg Lamb loin raw
Folate 20µg 17µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.04µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.191mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.964mg 0.699mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.787mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.753mg 1.27mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.99mg 1.441mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.578mg 0.419mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.664mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.216mg 0.881mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.714mg 0.517mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 92mg 74mg Lamb loin raw
Saturated Fat 8.74g 11.76g Lamb shoulder
Monounsaturated Fat 8.3g 10.94g Lamb loin raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 2.08g Lamb loin raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Lamb loin raw
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
45%
Lamb loin raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
38%
Lamb loin raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin raw
Lamb loin raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb loin raw
Lamb loin raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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. Lamb loin raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174319/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.