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Mutton vs. Roast beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mutton and Roast beef

  • Mutton has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Zinc, Choline, and Vitamin B2, however, Roast beef has more Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mutton is 100% higher.
  • Roast beef has 4 times less Saturated Fat than Mutton. Mutton has 5.142g of Saturated Fat, while Roast beef has 1.318g.

Food types used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) 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.
Mutton
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 3% 36% 179% 21% 162% 117% 18% 4.3% 207%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.5% 57% 77% 29% 87% 104% 111% 2% 80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +132.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%

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.
Mutton
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 16% 0% 15% 69% 122% 54% 87% 555% 0% 0% 55%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.66% 9.8% 0% 11% 49% 105% 34% 106% 255% 4% 3.8% 24%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +117.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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33% 11% 54%
Protein: 33.43 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.08 g
Water: 54 g
Other: 1.4 g
19% 4% 74% 3%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 3.69 g
Carbs: 0.64 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 3.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.5%
Contains more FatsFats +200.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +700%
Contains more WaterWater +36.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mutton
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49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.459 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
42% 49% 9%
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 +193.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mutton Roast beef Opinion
Calories 234kcal 115kcal Mutton
Protein 33.43g 18.62g Mutton
Fats 11.09g 3.69g Mutton
Net carbs 0.08g 0.64g Roast beef
Carbs 0.08g 0.64g Roast beef
Cholesterol 109mg 51mg Roast beef
Vitamin D 1IU Roast beef
Magnesium 31mg 20mg Mutton
Calcium 10mg 5mg Mutton
Potassium 409mg 647mg Roast beef
Iron 4.76mg 2.05mg Mutton
Sugar 0.29g Mutton
Copper 0.062mg 0.086mg Roast beef
Zinc 5.93mg 3.2mg Mutton
Phosphorus 272mg 242mg Mutton
Sodium 135mg 853mg Mutton
Vitamin A 11IU Roast beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Roast beef
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.49mg Mutton
Manganese 0.033mg 0.015mg Mutton
Selenium 38µg 14.7µg Mutton
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.043mg Mutton
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.213mg Mutton
Vitamin B3 6.52mg 5.581mg Mutton
Vitamin B5 0.897mg 0.566mg Mutton
Vitamin B6 0.377mg 0.46mg Roast beef
Vitamin B12 4.44µg 2.04µg Mutton
Vitamin K 1.6µg Roast beef
Folate 0µg 5µg Roast beef
Trans Fat 0.148g Mutton
Choline 100.6mg 43.9mg Mutton
Saturated Fat 5.142g 1.318g Roast beef
Monounsaturated Fat 4.459g 1.521g Mutton
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.27g Mutton
Tryptophan 0.257mg Mutton
Threonine 1.403mg Mutton
Isoleucine 1.588mg Mutton
Leucine 2.764mg Mutton
Lysine 2.999mg Mutton
Methionine 0.918mg Mutton
Phenylalanine 1.399mg Mutton
Valine 1.678mg Mutton
Histidine 0.975mg Mutton
Omega-3 - EPA 0.007g Roast beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Roast beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.147g 0.017g Mutton
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.001g Mutton
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roast beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.14g Roast beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mutton Roast beef
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
75%
Mutton
46%
Roast beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Mutton
56%
Roast beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.824g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mutton
Mutton contains less Sodium (difference - 718mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Mutton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167634/nutrients
  2. Roast beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174570/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.