Lamb and mutton vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lamb and mutton and Beefsteak?
- Lamb and mutton is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, yet Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb and mutton's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
- Lamb and mutton has 6 times more Folate than Beefsteak. Lamb and mutton has 18µg of Folate, while Beefsteak has 3µg.
- Beefsteak contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+240%
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Copper
+50.6%
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Phosphorus
+17%
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Potassium
+21%
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Sodium
-23.6%
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Zinc
+18.8%
Equal in Iron - 2
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 27.9
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Calcium
+240%
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Copper
+50.6%
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Phosphorus
+17%
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Potassium
+21%
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Sodium
-23.6%
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Zinc
+18.8%
Equal in Iron - 2
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Selenium - 27.9
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.
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+37.4%
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Vitamin B3
+31.9%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin K
+206.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+317.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.69
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+37.4%
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Vitamin B3
+31.9%
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Folate
+500%
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Vitamin K
+206.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+317.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.69
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+14.7%
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Fats
+290.7%
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Other
+148.5%
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Water
+35.8%
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
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0.82 g
Protein:
21.38 g
Fats:
5.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.93 g
Other:
0.33 g
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Protein
+14.7%
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Fats
+290.7%
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+148.5%
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Water
+35.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+274.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+698.9%
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Saturated Fat
-78.8%
Saturated Fat:
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.51 g
Saturated Fat:
1.875 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.354 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.189 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+274.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+698.9%
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Saturated Fat
-78.8%
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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Protein | 24.52g | 21.38g |
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Fats | 20.94g | 5.36g |
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Calories | 294kcal | 134kcal |
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Calcium | 17mg | 5mg |
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Iron | 1.88mg | 2mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 25mg |
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Phosphorus | 188mg | 220mg |
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Potassium | 310mg | 375mg |
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Sodium | 72mg | 55mg |
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Zinc | 4.46mg | 5.3mg |
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Copper | 0.119mg | 0.079mg |
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Manganese | 0.022mg |
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Selenium | 26.4µg | 27.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 6IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU | 3IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.075mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.182mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.048mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.543mg |
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Folate | 18µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.69µg |
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Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.5µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.262mg |
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Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.099mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.09mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.011mg |
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Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.247mg |
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Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.621mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.931mg |
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Valine | 1.323mg | 1.152mg |
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Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.868mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 67mg |
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Trans Fat | 0.253g |
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Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 1.875g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.008g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 2.354g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.189g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.142g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%

55%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Lamb and mutton is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

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

Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.955g)
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.