Lamb and mutton vs Steak - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb and mutton and Steak different?
- Lamb and mutton is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat, however Steak is richer in Vitamin B6, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Steak is 28% higher.
- Lamb and mutton contains 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Steak. While Lamb and mutton contains 1.51g of Polyunsaturated fat, Steak contains only 0.896g.
- Steak has less Cholesterol.
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled are the varieties 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Phosphorus
+15.3%
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Copper
+40%
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Iron
+27.7%
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Zinc
+42.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 279
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Calcium
+41.7%
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Phosphorus
+15.3%
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Potassium
+11.1%
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Copper
+40%
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Iron
+27.7%
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Sodium
-19.4%
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Zinc
+42.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 279
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+35.1%
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Vitamin B3
+29.3%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+15.9%
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Vitamin K
+187.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.4%
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Vitamin B6
+284.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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Vitamin B1
+35.1%
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Vitamin B3
+29.3%
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Folate
+200%
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Vitamin B12
+15.9%
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Vitamin K
+187.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+20.4%
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Vitamin B6
+284.6%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+10.1%
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+51.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
Equal in Fats - 19.02
Equal in Water - 55.59
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
24.85 g
Fats:
19.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.59 g
Other:
0.54 g
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Fats
+10.1%
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Other
+51.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.85
Equal in Fats - 19.02
Equal in Water - 55.59
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+68.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.443
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.171
Saturated Fat:
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.51 g
Saturated Fat:
8.443 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.896 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+68.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 8.443
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 9.171
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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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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Protein | 24.52g | 24.85g |
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Fats | 20.94g | 19.02g |
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Calories | 294kcal | 271kcal |
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Calcium | 17mg | 12mg |
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Iron | 1.88mg | 2.4mg |
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Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 163mg |
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Potassium | 310mg | 279mg |
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Sodium | 72mg | 58mg |
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Zinc | 4.46mg | 6.34mg |
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Copper | 0.119mg | 0.085mg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 25IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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Vitamin D | 2IU | 6IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.074mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.301mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 5.149mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.5mg |
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Folate | 18µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 2.2µg |
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Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 1.6µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.278mg |
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Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.171mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.157mg |
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Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.142mg |
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Lysine | 2.166mg | 2.38mg |
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Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.672mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.997mg |
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Valine | 1.323mg | 1.242mg |
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Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.931mg |
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Cholesterol | 97mg | 78mg |
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Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 8.443g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.013g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 9.171g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.896g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%

49%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%

52%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Steak contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Steak is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.387g)
Which food is cheaper?

Lamb and mutton is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Lamb and mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Lamb and mutton 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)