Mutton vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mutton and Lamb leg
- Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb leg is richer in Vitamin B1, and Copper.
- Mutton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% more.
- Mutton contains 3 times more Iron than Lamb leg. Mutton contains 4.76mg of Iron, while Lamb leg contains 1.66mg.
- Lamb leg contains less Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw.
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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 | +34.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +186.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +78.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.5% |
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 E Vitamin E | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +77.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -30.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +57% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 234kcal | 230kcal |
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| Protein | 33.43g | 17.91g |
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| Fats | 11.09g | 17.07g |
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| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.08g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 109mg | 69mg |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 409mg | 249mg |
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| Iron | 4.76mg | 1.66mg |
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 5.93mg | 3.32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 135mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.21mg |
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| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 38µg | 20.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 6.26mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 2.5µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 100.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.142g | 7.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.459g | 7g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.35g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.209mg |
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| Threonine | 1.403mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 0.864mg |
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| Leucine | 2.764mg | 1.393mg |
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| Lysine | 2.999mg | 1.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.46mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 0.729mg |
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| Valine | 1.678mg | 0.967mg |
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| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0.567mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g |
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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
75%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mutton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.288g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.