Lamb vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb and pork Meat
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, and iron, while pork Meat has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than pork Meat.
- Lamb contains 7 times more saturated fat than pork Meat. While lamb contains 8.83g of saturated fat, pork Meat contains only 1.198g.
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 Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +63.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +347.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +468.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +496.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.3% |
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Protein
~26.17g
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Carbs
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Other
~0.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +561.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.4% |
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 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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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.57µg | 83% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.95mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.739mg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 1.198g | 35% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 3.51g | 27% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 38.2µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 1.334g | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.42mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 267mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.387mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.15mg | 9% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 143kcal | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 73mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.506g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.012mg | 7% |
| Folate | 18µg | 0µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 7.432mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 421mg | 3% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 26.17g | 3% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 57mg | 1% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 88.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.111mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.175mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.288mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.229mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.367mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.411g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.632g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.