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Lamb shoulder vs. Veal, ground, raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb shoulder and veal, ground, raw different?

  • Lamb shoulder is richer in selenium, zinc, vitamin B12, iron, and vitamin B3, while veal, ground, raw is higher in vitamin B6.
  • Veal, ground, raw covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 25% more than lamb shoulder.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 7 times more folate than veal, ground, raw. Lamb shoulder contains 20µg of folate, while veal, ground, raw contains 3µg.
  • Veal, ground, raw is lower in cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted and Veal, ground, raw types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3.6% 17% 51% 29% 68% 84% 13% 1% 71%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +48.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +162.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +93.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~197mg

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% 0% 9.8% 20% 28% 65% 104% 40% 103% 285% 3.5% 2.3% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +271.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.67mg

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
19% 13% 66% 2%
Protein: 18.58 g
Fats: 13.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.16 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more FatsFats +55%
Contains more WaterWater +18.3%
Contains more OtherOther +67.9%
~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
43% 51% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.108 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.732 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +34.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.6%

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 Veal, ground, raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb shoulder Veal, ground, raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.446mg 25%
Selenium 25.4µg 13.1µg 22%
Zinc 4.48mg 2.51mg 18%
Choline 96.5mg 18%
Saturated fat 8.74g 5.108g 17%
Cholesterol 92mg 49mg 14%
Fats 20.24g 13.06g 11%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.28µg 11%
Iron 2.03mg 1.37mg 8%
Protein 22.53g 18.58g 8%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 5.52mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 51IU 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.61g 0.732g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.3g 6.159g 5%
Calories 279kcal 197kcal 4%
Folate 20µg 3µg 4%
Copper 0.113mg 0.088mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.28mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.49mg 2%
Phosphorus 183mg 197mg 2%
Potassium 259mg 198mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 31mg 2%
Sodium 65mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.71mg 0.67mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.008mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 12mg 1%
Trans fat 0.696g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.188mg 0%
Threonine 0.964mg 0.812mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.087mg 0.915mg 0%
Leucine 1.753mg 1.478mg 0%
Lysine 1.99mg 1.531mg 0%
Methionine 0.578mg 0.434mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.749mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.027mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0.674mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.578g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb shoulder Veal, ground, raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Veal, ground, raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Lamb shoulder
36%
Veal, ground, raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal, ground, raw
Veal, ground, raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal, ground, raw
Veal, ground, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal, ground, raw
Veal, ground, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
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. Veal, ground, raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175290/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.