Lamb vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lamb and roast beef
- Lamb has more selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and choline; however, roast beef is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, and phosphorus.
- Lamb covers your daily saturated fat needs 38% more than roast beef.
- Roast beef contains 2 times less choline than lamb. Lamb contains 93.7mg of choline, while roast beef contains 43.9mg.
- Roast beef has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced.
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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 | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +79.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.7% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.8% |
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:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +467.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +306.1% |
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
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +479.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +459.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 1.318g | 34% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 853mg | 34% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 3.69g | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.46mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.04µg | 21% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 14.7µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 1.521g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 51mg | 15% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 18.62g | 12% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 3.2mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 647mg | 10% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 43.9mg | 9% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 115kcal | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.27g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 242mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.581mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.043mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.49mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.566mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.512g)
Which food is cheaper?
Roast beef is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.