Lamb shoulder vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb shoulder and veal different?
- Lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and zinc; however, veal is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb shoulder is 53% higher.
- Lamb shoulder contains 3 times more saturated fat than veal. While lamb shoulder contains 8.74g of saturated fat, veal contains only 3.04g.
Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +105.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +85.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +66.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225% |
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:
24.38 g
Fats:
7.56 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.76 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.38g
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~1.3g
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
3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.55 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +192.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.27µg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 8.74g | 3.04g | 26% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 13.7µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.39mg | 21% |
| Fats | 20.24g | 7.56g | 20% |
| Choline | 95mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.3g | 2.84g | 14% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 0.99mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.71mg | 1.16mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 8.03mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.61g | 0.55g | 7% |
| Zinc | 4.48mg | 3.87mg | 6% |
| Calories | 279kcal | 172kcal | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 183mg | 217mg | 5% |
| Protein | 22.53g | 24.38g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 103mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 11µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.035mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 83mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.103mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.964mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.087mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.753mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.99mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.578mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.216mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.714mg | 0.885mg | 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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.7g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
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 - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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.