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Pork Meat vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pork Meat and Lamb loin?

  • Pork Meat is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Lamb loin is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 71% higher.
  • Pork Meat has 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Lamb loin. Pork Meat has 0.739mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb loin has 0.11mg.
  • Pork Meat contains less Cholesterol.

We used Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Selenium +55.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.119
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 44% 21% 115% 38% 8% 66% 37% 2% 209%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 80% 17% 78% 22% 9% 93% 40% 3% 135%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.9%
Contains more Selenium +55.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +40.9%
Contains more Manganese +53.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.119

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +571.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 6% 0% 238% 90% 140% 61% 171% 0% 72% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 56% 134% 39% 26% 15% 277% 12%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +571.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +32.3%
Contains more Fats +572.1%
Contains more Other +56.3%
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
23% 24% 53%
Protein: 22.55 g
Fats: 23.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 52.5 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Water +32.3%
Contains more Fats +572.1%
Contains more Other +56.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +625.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.6%
39% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.198 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.506 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.87 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +625.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +269.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork Meat Lamb loin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork Meat Lamb loin Opinion
Protein 26.17g 22.55g Pork Meat
Fats 3.51g 23.59g Lamb loin
Calories 143kcal 309kcal Lamb loin
Calcium 6mg 18mg Lamb loin
Iron 1.15mg 2.12mg Lamb loin
Magnesium 29mg 23mg Pork Meat
Phosphorus 267mg 180mg Pork Meat
Potassium 421mg 246mg Pork Meat
Sodium 57mg 64mg Pork Meat
Zinc 2.42mg 3.41mg Lamb loin
Copper 0.111mg 0.119mg Lamb loin
Manganese 0.013mg 0.02mg Lamb loin
Selenium 38.2µg 24.6µg Pork Meat
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.11mg Lamb loin
Vitamin D 10IU 2IU Pork Meat
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Pork Meat
Vitamin B1 0.95mg 0.1mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B2 0.387mg 0.24mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B3 7.432mg 7.1mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 0.65mg Pork Meat
Vitamin B6 0.739mg 0.11mg Pork Meat
Folate 0µg 19µg Lamb loin
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 2.21µg Lamb loin
Vitamin K 0µg 4.7µg Lamb loin
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.264mg Pork Meat
Threonine 1.175mg 0.965mg Pork Meat
Isoleucine 1.288mg 1.088mg Pork Meat
Leucine 2.229mg 1.754mg Pork Meat
Lysine 2.427mg 1.991mg Pork Meat
Methionine 0.721mg 0.579mg Pork Meat
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0.918mg Pork Meat
Valine 1.367mg 1.217mg Pork Meat
Histidine 1.13mg 0.714mg Pork Meat
Cholesterol 73mg 95mg Pork Meat
Trans Fat 0.033g Lamb loin
Saturated Fat 1.198g 10.24g Pork Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.334g 9.68g Lamb loin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.506g 1.87g Lamb loin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Pork Meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g Pork Meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Pork Meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork Meat Lamb loin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
65%
Pork Meat
49%
Lamb loin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Pork Meat
48%
Lamb loin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.042g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb loin
Lamb loin is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/nutrients
  2. Lamb loin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172490/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.