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Lamb vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Macaroon

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Macaroon has more Fiber, and Copper.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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
Lamb
8
:
2
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +129.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Potassium +152%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Zinc +511%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Copper +126.1%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Macaroon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 31% 21% 30% 11% 32% 20% 90% 0% 38%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains more Iron +129.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.5%
Contains more Potassium +152%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Zinc +511%
Contains more Selenium +288.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Copper +126.1%

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
Lamb
9
:
1
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%
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%
Macaroon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 5% 14% 5% 0% 23% 3% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +35.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains more Protein +711.9%
Contains more Water +367.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +108.5%
Equal in Fats - 22.55
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Macaroon
3% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +711.9%
Contains more Water +367.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +108.5%
Equal in Fats - 22.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
0
Macaroon
Macaroon
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +447.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.4%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Macaroon
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +447.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Macaroon Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.12g Macaroon
Protein 24.52g 3.02g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 22.55g Macaroon
Carbs 0g 61.22g Macaroon
Calories 294kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Sugar 0g 45.16g Lamb
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Calcium 17mg 5mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.82mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Macaroon
Phosphorus 188mg 68mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 123mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 241mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.73mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 6.8µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.06mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.22mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.096mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 3µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.1µg Lamb
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 0mg Macaroon
Saturated Fat 8.83g 20.099g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.61g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.81g Lamb

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Macaroon
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
4%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.