Roast beef vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between roast beef and lamb leg
- Roast beef has more vitamin B6, potassium, and phosphorus; however, lamb leg has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for roast beef is 35% higher.
- Lamb leg has 3 times less vitamin B6 than roast beef. Roast beef has 0.46mg of vitamin B6, while lamb leg has 0.15mg.
- Lamb leg is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +159.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +31.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +202.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.62 g
Fats:
3.69 g
Carbs:
0.64 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
3.33 g
Protein:
17.91 g
Fats:
17.07 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.32 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +375.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +362.6% |
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Protein
~17.91g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.318 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.27 g
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 | -82.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +360.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 853mg | 56mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 1.318g | 7.43g | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.15mg | 24% |
| Fats | 3.69g | 17.07g | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 2.5µg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.521g | 7g | 14% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 249mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 14.7µg | 20.7µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 242mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Choline | 43.9mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 1.35g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Calories | 115kcal | 230kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 69mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.05mg | 1.66mg | 5% |
| Folate | 5µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 6.26mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 3.2mg | 3.32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 17.91g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Carbs | 0.64g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.148g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g | 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
46%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.112g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 797mg)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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