Lamb vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Lamb and Beefsteak?
- Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Polyunsaturated fat, yet Beefsteak is richer in Vitamin B6.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 49% higher.
- Lamb has 3 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Beefsteak. Lamb has 1.51g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Beefsteak has 0.56g.
- 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 loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +15.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +63% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +84.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.5% |
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Protein
~26.72g
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Carbs
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Water
~57.96g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 294kcal | 250kcal |
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| Protein | 24.52g | 26.72g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 15.11g |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 340mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.073mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 4.85mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 213mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 57mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.45mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.009mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 28.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.078mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.978mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.527mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.585mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 1.38µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 93.7mg | 101.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 5.951g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 6.298g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.56g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.173mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.201mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.099mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.23mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.687mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.042mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.309mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.842mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| 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
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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
53%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beefsteak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beefsteak contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beefsteak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak 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.
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.