Lamb and mutton vs Beef tenderloin - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Lamb and mutton and Beef tenderloin
- Lamb and mutton has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, while Beef tenderloin has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Lamb and mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 23% higher.
- Beef tenderloin contains 3 times less Vitamin B5 than Lamb and mutton. Lamb and mutton contains 0.66mg of Vitamin B5, while Beef tenderloin contains 0.25mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Lamb and mutton is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+88.9%
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Zinc
+10.7%
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Iron
+65.4%
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Sodium
-20.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Zinc - 4.03
Equal in Copper - 0.123
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Calcium
+88.9%
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Zinc
+10.7%
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Iron
+65.4%
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Sodium
-20.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 203
Equal in Potassium - 331
Equal in Zinc - 4.03
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+122%
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Vitamin B5
+164%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B6
+92.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.46
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Vitamin B1
+11.1%
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Vitamin B3
+122%
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Vitamin B5
+164%
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Folate
+125%
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Vitamin B6
+92.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.09
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.46
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Protein | 24.52g | 23.9g |
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Fats | 20.94g | 24.6g |
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Carbs | 0g | 0g | |
Calories | 294kcal | 324kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 0g | 0g | |
Fiber | 0g | 0g | |
Calcium | 17mg | 9mg |
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Iron | 1.88mg | 3.11mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg |
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Phosphorus | 188mg | 203mg |
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Potassium | 310mg | 331mg |
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Sodium | 72mg | 57mg |
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Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.03mg |
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Copper | 0.119mg | 0.123mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.25mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.25mg |
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Folate | 18µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.46µg |
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Vitamin K | 4.6µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.268mg |
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Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.044mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.075mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.889mg |
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Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.989mg |
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Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.612mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.933mg |
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Valine | 1.323mg | 1.163mg |
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Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.818mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 85mg |
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Trans Fat | g | g | |
Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 9.72g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 10.27g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
52

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Mineral Summary Score
46

51

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
147%

143%

Carbohydrates
0%

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Fats
97%

114%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Lamb and mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lamb and mutton is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beef tenderloin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Beef tenderloin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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 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.