Mutton vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mutton and veal
- Mutton has more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, zinc, and phosphorus; however, veal has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mutton is 132% higher.
- Veal has 5 times less vitamin E than mutton. Mutton has 0.8mg of vitamin E, while veal has 0.15mg.
- Veal is lower in saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Mutton, cooked, roasted (Navajo) and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +29.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +380.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +433.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +249.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +46.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.9% |
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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| Vitamin B12 | 4.44µg | 1.27µg | 132% |
| Iron | 4.76mg | 0.99mg | 47% |
| Selenium | 38µg | 13.7µg | 44% |
| Zinc | 5.93mg | 3.87mg | 19% |
| Protein | 33.43g | 24.38g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.142g | 3.04g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.52mg | 8.03mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 272mg | 217mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.897mg | 1.16mg | 5% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 7.56g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.062mg | 0.103mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.459g | 2.84g | 4% |
| Folate | 0µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Calories | 234kcal | 172kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.55g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.3mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 337mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 103mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 135mg | 83mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.377mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.2µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 100.6mg | 95mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.08g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.08g | 0g | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.257mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.403mg | 1.065mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.588mg | 1.201mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.764mg | 1.94mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.999mg | 2.009mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.918mg | 0.569mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.399mg | 0.984mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.678mg | 1.347mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.975mg | 0.885mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.147g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 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
75%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veal contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.102g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mutton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mutton is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mutton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)