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Chocolate vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate and Lamb

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 101% higher.
  • Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
8
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Iron +326.6%
Contains more Magnesium +534.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +763.9%
Contains more Manganese +6350%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Chocolate
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +229.4%
Contains more Iron +326.6%
Contains more Magnesium +534.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +763.9%
Contains more Manganese +6350%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Selenium +780%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188

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.
Chocolate
Chocolate
3
:
9
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +818.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1008.7%
Chocolate
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +818.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +209.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1008.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +107.3%
Contains more Protein +402.5%
Contains more Water +5438.1%
Chocolate
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +49.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +107.3%
Contains more Protein +402.5%
Contains more Water +5438.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chocolate
Chocolate
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82
Chocolate
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.82

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Lamb
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 0g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 31.28g 20.94g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 0g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 294kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 0g Lamb
Fiber 7g 0g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 17mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.88mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 23mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 188mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 310mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 72mg Chocolate
Zinc 2.01mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 1.028mg 0.119mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.022mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 50IU 0IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.14mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 8.1µg 4.6µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 8mg 97mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Lamb
Saturated Fat 18.519g 8.83g Lamb
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 8.82g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 1.51g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
10%
Chocolate
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.