Pork loin vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pork loin and lamb shoulder?
- Pork loin is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and selenium, yet lamb shoulder is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 84% higher.
- Pork loin has 10 times more vitamin B1 than lamb shoulder. Pork loin has 0.901mg of vitamin B1, while lamb shoulder has 0.09mg.
- Pork loin contains less cholesterol.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean,, and fat, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.9% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +901.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +293.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +381.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.74 g
Fats:
12.58 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.92 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.4% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.34 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.1% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.53µg | 2.55µg | 84% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.901mg | 0.09mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.472mg | 0.12mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.74mg | 4.48mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 4.36g | 8.74g | 20% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 2.03mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 33.2µg | 25.4µg | 14% |
| Choline | 69.7mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.58mg | 6.66mg | 13% |
| Fats | 12.58g | 20.24g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 92mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.61g | 8.3g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Protein | 19.74g | 22.53g | 6% |
| Folate | 1µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Calories | 198kcal | 279kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 356mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 21IU | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.34g | 1.61g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 197mg | 183mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 65mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.248mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.723mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.244mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.891mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.91mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.572mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.766mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.514mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.785mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.064mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.77mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
49%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork loin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork loin contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork loin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.38g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork loin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder 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 ($)