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Lamb vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb and Chocolate

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 101% higher.
  • Chocolate has 12 times less Cholesterol than Lamb. Lamb has 97mg of Cholesterol, while Chocolate has 8mg.

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

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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.
Lamb
2
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Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Selenium +780%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Selenium +780%
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%
Equal in Phosphorus - 206

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.
Lamb
9
:
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.1%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Chocolate
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 Lamb Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 0g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 24.52g 4.88g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 0g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 294kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 0g 47.9g Lamb
Fiber 0g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 17mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1.88mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 23mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 188mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 310mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 72mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 4.46mg 2.01mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.022mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 26.4µg 3µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.025mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.05mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.725mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.297mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.042mg Lamb
Folate 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.23µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 8.1µg 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 97mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.112g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 18.519g Lamb
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.092g 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
Lamb Chocolate
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
52%
Lamb
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
116%
Chocolate

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