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Pork chop vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pork chop and lamb leg

  • Pork chop is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, lamb leg is richer in vitamin B12 and iron.
  • Lamb leg's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 77% higher.
  • Pork chop has 4 times more vitamin B1 than lamb leg. While pork chop has 0.49mg of vitamin B1, lamb leg has only 0.13mg.
  • Pork chop has less saturated fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 2.7% 22% 62% 38% 91% 73% 7.3% 2.6% 113%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more IronIron +90.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.32mg

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.
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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
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% 4.2% 0% 33% 53% 117% 41% 35% 313% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +276.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +278.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.21mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
18% 17% 64%
Protein: 17.91 g
Fats: 17.07 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.4%
Contains more FatsFats +19%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork chop Lamb leg DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.66µg 2.5µg 77%
Vitamin B1 0.49mg 0.13mg 30%
Selenium 36.4µg 20.7µg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.489mg 0.15mg 26%
Saturated fat 4.339g 7.43g 14%
Protein 23.72g 17.91g 12%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Vitamin B3 7.927mg 6.26mg 10%
Iron 0.87mg 1.66mg 10%
Phosphorus 241mg 170mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.104mg 0.69mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.313mg 0.23mg 6%
Vitamin D 1µg 5%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.887g 7g 5%
Calcium 56mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin D 40IU 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.894g 1.35g 4%
Fats 14.35g 17.07g 4%
Cholesterol 78mg 69mg 3%
Zinc 3.15mg 3.32mg 2%
Potassium 315mg 249mg 2%
Copper 0.105mg 0.113mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 23mg 1%
Sodium 74mg 56mg 1%
Calories 231kcal 230kcal 0%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.02mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.282mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 1.043mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.123mg 0.864mg 0%
Leucine 1.952mg 1.393mg 0%
Lysine 2.109mg 1.582mg 0%
Methionine 0.65mg 0.46mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.985mg 0.729mg 0%
Valine 1.2mg 0.967mg 0%
Histidine 0.965mg 0.567mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork chop Lamb leg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
51%
Pork chop
47%
Lamb leg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Pork chop
43%
Lamb leg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.091g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.

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 chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/nutrients
  2. Lamb leg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174311/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.