Lamb vs. Pork belly — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lamb and pork belly?
- Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet pork belly is higher in vitamin B1.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 71% more.
- Lamb has 4 times more zinc than pork belly. While lamb has 4.46mg of zinc, pork belly has only 1.02mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in pork belly is lower.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Pork, fresh, belly, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +261.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +337.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +230% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +43.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +162.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +274.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.84µg | 71% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 53.01g | 49% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 19.33g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 24.7g | 40% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 8µg | 33% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.02mg | 31% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 9.34g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 5.65g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.396mg | 25% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.52mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 4.647mg | 13% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 518kcal | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 108mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 72mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.256mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.052mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 4mg | 5% |
| Folate | 18µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 185mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.242mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.006mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
52%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork belly is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork belly is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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)