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Lamb shoulder vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb shoulder and rib eye steak

  • Lamb shoulder has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat; however, rib eye steak is higher in vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Rib eye steak covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 27% more than lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder has 2 times more polyunsaturated fat than rib eye steak. While lamb shoulder has 1.61g of polyunsaturated fat, rib eye steak has only 1.027g.
  • Lamb shoulder has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, 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% 3.3% 23% 84% 27% 161% 65% 7% 10% 162%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +41.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.4%
Contains more IronIron +10.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg
~equal in Potassium ~260mg

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% 2.7% 2% 3% 18% 66% 92% 32% 110% 263% 4% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +21.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +297.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more OtherOther +13000%
~equal in Protein ~23.69g
~equal in Fats ~21.81g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~54.49g

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% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.027 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26.7%

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Rib eye steak DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.477mg 27%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.1µg 19%
Zinc 4.48mg 5.91mg 13%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.908mg 11%
Choline 48.8mg 9%
Selenium 25.4µg 29.7µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 8.3g 10.519g 6%
Phosphorus 183mg 152mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 1.027g 4%
Cholesterol 92mg 80mg 4%
Copper 0.113mg 0.08mg 4%
Saturated fat 8.74g 9.684g 4%
Folate 20µg 6µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.536mg 3%
Iron 2.03mg 2.24mg 3%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.287mg 3%
Protein 22.53g 23.69g 2%
Fats 20.24g 21.81g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.071mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1%
Calories 279kcal 291kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 8µg 1%
Calcium 18mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Magnesium 23mg 22mg 0%
Potassium 259mg 260mg 0%
Sodium 65mg 54mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.1mg 0%
Trans fat 1.478g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.265mg 0%
Threonine 0.964mg 1.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.087mg 1.103mg 0%
Leucine 1.753mg 2.041mg 0%
Lysine 1.99mg 2.269mg 0%
Methionine 0.578mg 0.641mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.184mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.888mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Rib eye steak
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
48%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
56%
Rib eye steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.