Pork belly vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork belly and lamb leg?
- Pork belly is richer in vitamin B1, yet lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Lamb leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
- Pork belly has 3 times more vitamin B1 than lamb leg. Pork belly has 0.396mg of vitamin B1, while lamb leg has 0.13mg.
- Lamb leg contains less saturated fat.
We used Pork, fresh, belly, raw and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +219.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +117.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +169.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +197.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.34 g
Fats:
53.01 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
36.74 g
Other:
0.91 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +210.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +91.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
19.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.65 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.35 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +252.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +318.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.6% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.84µg | 2.5µg | 69% |
| Fats | 53.01g | 17.07g | 55% |
| Saturated fat | 19.33g | 7.43g | 54% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.7g | 7g | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.65g | 1.35g | 29% |
| Selenium | 8µg | 20.7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.396mg | 0.13mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 3.32mg | 21% |
| Protein | 9.34g | 17.91g | 17% |
| Calories | 518kcal | 230kcal | 14% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.66mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.647mg | 6.26mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 170mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.256mg | 0.69mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.052mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Folate | 1µg | 19µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 4mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 249mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.242mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.006mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.39mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 69mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.864mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.393mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.582mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.729mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.967mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.567mg | 0% |
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
31%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork belly contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.9g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb leg 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.