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Lamb vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Lamb leg

  • The amount of Zinc, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat in Lamb is higher than in Lamb leg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.

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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
Lamb
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1
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Lamb leg
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 17% 73% 22% 8% 91% 38% 3% 113%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +34.3%
Contains more Selenium +27.5%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Phosphorus - 170
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Equal in Manganese - 0.02

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
Lamb
5
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5
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.26
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Equal in Folate - 19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Lamb leg
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 33% 54% 118% 42% 35% 15% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.23
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.26
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.69
Equal in Folate - 19
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
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1
Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +22.7%
Contains more Other +17.1%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Lamb leg
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +22.7%
Contains more Other +17.1%
Contains more Water +19.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
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Lamb leg
Lamb leg
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Lamb leg
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 7.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.35 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Lamb leg Opinion
Protein 24.52g 17.91g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 17.07g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 230kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 9mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.66mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 188mg 170mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 249mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 56mg Lamb leg
Zinc 4.46mg 3.32mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.113mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.02mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 20.7µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.21mg Lamb leg
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.13mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.23mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.26mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.69mg Lamb leg
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.15mg Lamb leg
Folate 18µg 19µg Lamb leg
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.5µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.209mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.767mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.864mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.393mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.582mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.46mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.729mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.967mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.567mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 69mg Lamb leg
Saturated Fat 8.83g 7.43g Lamb leg
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 7g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.35g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Lamb leg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
51%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
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. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.