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Lamb vs. Beef sirloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Beef sirloin different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Beef sirloin is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Beef sirloin.
  • Lamb contains 5 times more Saturated Fat than Beef sirloin. Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, while Beef sirloin contains 1.915g.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled 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.
Lamb
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 36% 72% 28% 155% 108% 8.6% 1.4% 212%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +47.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.92mg
~equal in Sodium ~66mg

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
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 7.8% 0% 22% 38% 169% 36% 157% 184% 3.5% 7.5% 64%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +228.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.607mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
31% 5% 64%
Protein: 30.8 g
Fats: 5.03 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.58 g
Other: 0.59 g
Contains more FatsFats +316.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +18.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
47% 49% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.185 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +339.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +716.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Beef sirloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Beef sirloin Opinion
Calories 294kcal 177kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 30.8g Beef sirloin
Fats 20.94g 5.03g Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 81mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 27mg Beef sirloin
Calcium 17mg 22mg Beef sirloin
Potassium 310mg 410mg Beef sirloin
Iron 1.88mg 1.92mg Beef sirloin
Copper 0.119mg 0.085mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 5.7mg Beef sirloin
Phosphorus 188mg 253mg Beef sirloin
Sodium 72mg 66mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.39mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.011mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 38.9µg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.088mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.163mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 9.001mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.607mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.681mg Beef sirloin
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 1.47µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.4µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 10µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 117.3mg Beef sirloin
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.915g Beef sirloin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.006g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.185g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.202mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 1.23mg Beef sirloin
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.401mg Beef sirloin
Leucine 1.908mg 2.45mg Beef sirloin
Lysine 2.166mg 2.603mg Beef sirloin
Methionine 0.629mg 0.802mg Beef sirloin
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.217mg Beef sirloin
Valine 1.323mg 1.528mg Beef sirloin
Histidine 0.777mg 0.983mg Beef sirloin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Beef sirloin
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
52%
Lamb
53%
Beef sirloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
65%
Beef sirloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.915g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef sirloin
Beef sirloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Beef sirloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168636/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.