Roast beef vs. Lamb loin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Roast beef and Lamb loin different?
- Roast beef is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Lamb loin is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb loin covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 45% more than Roast beef.
- Roast beef contains 13 times more Sodium than Lamb loin. Roast beef contains 853mg of Sodium, while Lamb loin contains 64mg.
Roast beef, deli style, prepackaged, sliced and Lamb, domestic, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted types were used in this article.
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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 | +163% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +67.3% |
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 | +345.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +318.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +193.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.4% |
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:
22.55 g
Fats:
23.59 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
52.5 g
Other:
1.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +40.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +144.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +539.3% |
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
10.24 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
9.68 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.87 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +536.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +592.6% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 115kcal | 309kcal |
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| Protein | 18.62g | 22.55g |
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| Fats | 3.69g | 23.59g |
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| Net carbs | 0.64g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.64g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 51mg | 95mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 647mg | 246mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 2.12mg |
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| Sugar | 0.29g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.119mg |
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| Zinc | 3.2mg | 3.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 242mg | 180mg |
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| Sodium | 853mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 14.7µg | 24.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.24mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.581mg | 7.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.566mg | 0.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.04µg | 2.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.7µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.148g |
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| Choline | 43.9mg | 88.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.318g | 10.24g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.521g | 9.68g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.27g | 1.87g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.264mg |
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| Threonine | 0.965mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.754mg |
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| Lysine | 1.991mg |
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| Methionine | 0.579mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.918mg |
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| Valine | 1.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.714mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.14g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.922g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb loin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb loin contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb loin is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)