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Lamb vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Lamb shoulder different?

    Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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
    Lamb
    1
    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 16% 5.4% 23% 76% 38% 122% 78% 8.5% 2.7% 139%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.7%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~18mg
    ~equal in Iron ~2.03mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.113mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~4.48mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~183mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~65mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~25.4µg

    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
    3
    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% 2.8% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 319% 0% 15% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +11.1%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.14mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.09mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.66mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.71mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.12mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.55µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Lamb
    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
    23% 20% 56%
    Protein: 22.53 g
    Fats: 20.24 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 55.92 g
    Other: 1.31 g
    Contains more OtherOther +59.8%
    ~equal in Protein ~22.53g
    ~equal in Fats ~20.24g
    ~equal in Carbs ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~55.92g

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Lamb
    Lamb
    1
    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% 45% 9%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.74 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.3 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.61 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~8.74g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~8.3g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.61g

    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 shoulder
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium 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 shoulder Opinion
    Calories 294kcal 279kcal Lamb
    Protein 24.52g 22.53g Lamb
    Fats 20.94g 20.24g Lamb
    Cholesterol 97mg 92mg Lamb shoulder
    Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
    Magnesium 23mg 23mg
    Calcium 17mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
    Potassium 310mg 259mg Lamb
    Iron 1.88mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
    Copper 0.119mg 0.113mg Lamb
    Zinc 4.46mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
    Phosphorus 188mg 183mg Lamb
    Sodium 72mg 65mg Lamb shoulder
    Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.14mg
    Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
    Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Lamb
    Selenium 26.4µg 25.4µg Lamb
    Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.09mg Lamb
    Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.25mg
    Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.66mg
    Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
    Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.12mg Lamb
    Vitamin B12 2.55µg 2.55µg
    Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
    Folate 18µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
    Choline 93.7mg Lamb
    Saturated Fat 8.83g 8.74g Lamb shoulder
    Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 8.3g Lamb
    Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.61g Lamb shoulder
    Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.263mg Lamb
    Threonine 1.05mg 0.964mg Lamb
    Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.087mg Lamb
    Leucine 1.908mg 1.753mg Lamb
    Lysine 2.166mg 1.99mg Lamb
    Methionine 0.629mg 0.578mg Lamb
    Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.917mg Lamb
    Valine 1.323mg 1.216mg Lamb
    Histidine 0.777mg 0.714mg Lamb

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Lamb Lamb shoulder
    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
    47%
    Lamb shoulder
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    52%
    Lamb
    51%
    Lamb shoulder

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Lamb shoulder
    Lamb shoulder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Lamb shoulder
    Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Lamb shoulder
    Lamb shoulder contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Lamb shoulder
    Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Lamb shoulder
    Lamb shoulder 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 shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/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.