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Groat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Groat and Lamb

  • Groat has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 109% more than Lamb.
  • Groat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat 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.
Groat
8
:
2
Lamb
Contains more Iron +17%
Contains more Magnesium +904.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +824.4%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Zinc +85.8%
Contains more Selenium +218.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Iron +17%
Contains more Magnesium +904.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.6%
Contains more Potassium +48.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Copper +824.4%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Zinc +85.8%
Contains more Selenium +218.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17

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.
Groat
6
:
4
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
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 B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.5%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
2
:
3
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +156.1%
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Fats +515.9%
Contains more Water +451%
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +156.1%
Contains more Protein +85.1%
Contains more Fats +515.9%
Contains more Water +451%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Groat
1
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2
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +748.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.3%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +748.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 0g Groat
Protein 13.25g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 3.4g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 71.5g 0g Groat
Calories 343kcal 294kcal Groat
Fiber 10g 0g Groat
Calcium 18mg 17mg Groat
Iron 2.2mg 1.88mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 23mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 188mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 310mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 72mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 1.1mg 0.119mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.022mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.1mg Groat
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.25mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 6.66mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.66mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.13mg Groat
Folate 30µg 18µg Groat
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.506mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.498mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.832mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.672mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.172mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.678mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.309mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 8.83g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Groat 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
33%
Groat
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Groat
Groat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.