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Goat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Goat and Lamb

  • Goat has more Vitamin B2, Copper, and Iron, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 59% more than Goat.
  • Lamb has 2 times less Copper than Goat. Goat has 0.256mg of Copper, while Lamb has 0.119mg.
  • Goat contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Goat, raw 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.
Goat
4
:
6
Lamb
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Copper +115.1%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 107% 0% 78% 34% 11% 110% 86% 5% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Copper +115.1%
Contains more Manganese +72.7%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Selenium +200%
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.
Goat
2
:
9
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 28% 114% 71% 0% 0% 4% 142% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 52% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.6%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +125.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
2
:
2
Lamb
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +52.4%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +806.5%
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +52.4%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Fats +806.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Goat
1
:
2
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +756.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +788.2%
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +756.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +788.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goat Lamb Opinion
Protein 20.6g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 2.31g 20.94g Lamb
Calories 109kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 13mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 2.83mg 1.88mg Goat
Magnesium 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 180mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 385mg 310mg Goat
Sodium 82mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 4mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.256mg 0.119mg Goat
Manganese 0.038mg 0.022mg Goat
Selenium 8.8µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.1mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.49mg 0.25mg Goat
Vitamin B3 3.75mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 5µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 1.13µg 2.55µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.306mg 0.287mg Goat
Threonine 0.981mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.042mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.716mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.532mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.552mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.103mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.429mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 57mg 97mg Goat
Saturated Fat 0.71g 8.83g Goat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.03g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
27%
Goat
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Goat
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Goat
Goat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goat
Goat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.12g)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat
Goat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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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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.

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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.