Steak vs. Lamb leg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are steak and lamb leg different?
- Steak is richer in zinc, vitamin B6, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and monounsaturated fat, while lamb leg is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
- Steak covers your daily need for zinc, 27% more than lamb leg.
- Steak contains 3 times more vitamin B6 than lamb leg. Steak contains 0.5mg of vitamin B6, while lamb leg contains 0.15mg.
- Lamb leg is lower in saturated fat.
Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled and Lamb, domestic, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +91% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +31% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 6.34mg | 3.32mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 0.15mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 31.8µg | 20.7µg | 20% |
| Protein | 24.85g | 17.91g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.69mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.5µg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 1.66mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.149mg | 6.26mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 8.443g | 7.43g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.171g | 7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.13mg | 5% |
| Folate | 6µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.085mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.896g | 1.35g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Fats | 19.02g | 17.07g | 3% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 230kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 163mg | 170mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 279mg | 249mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.171mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.157mg | 0.864mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.142mg | 1.393mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.38mg | 1.582mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.672mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.997mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.242mg | 0.967mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.931mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Steak is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb leg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb leg contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb leg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb leg is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.