Rib eye steak vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between rib eye steak and lamb shoulder
- Rib eye steak has more vitamin B6, zinc, selenium, and monounsaturated fat; however, lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Rib eye steak covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 27% more than lamb shoulder.
- Lamb shoulder has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean,, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.
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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 ZincZinc | +31.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +233.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.69 g
Fats:
21.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
54.49 g
Other:
0.01 g
Protein:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +13000% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.53g
~equal in
Fats
~20.24g
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Carbs
~0g
~equal in
Water
~55.92g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.684 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.027 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.8% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~8.74g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.477mg | 0.12mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 2.55µg | 19% |
| Zinc | 5.91mg | 4.48mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.908mg | 6.66mg | 11% |
| Choline | 48.8mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 29.7µg | 25.4µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.519g | 8.3g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 183mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.027g | 1.61g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 92mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 9.684g | 8.74g | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.24mg | 2.03mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.021mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.287mg | 0.25mg | 3% |
| Protein | 23.69g | 22.53g | 2% |
| Fats | 21.81g | 20.24g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.09mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 291kcal | 279kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 259mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.478g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.116mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.103mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.041mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.269mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.95mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.184mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.888mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.038g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.024g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.7g | N/A |
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
48%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rib eye steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rib eye steak contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb shoulder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb shoulder is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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