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Lamb vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Oysters

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B3, while Oysters has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 674% higher.
  • Oysters contains 9 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb. Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, while Oysters contains 0.948g.

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 Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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 Potassium +123%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +389.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +1662.3%
Contains more Copper +4695.8%
Contains more Manganese +2586.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Potassium +123%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +389.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +1662.3%
Contains more Copper +4695.8%
Contains more Manganese +2586.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 194

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
8
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +586.3%
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +586.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
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Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +512.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Other +85.4%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +512.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Other +85.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1643.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1643.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 24.52g 11.42g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 3.42g Lamb
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 294kcal 102kcal Lamb
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 1.88mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 23mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 188mg 194mg Oysters
Potassium 310mg 139mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 166mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.119mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.022mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 26.4µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.036mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.18mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.85mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.447mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.061mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 14µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 4.6µg 2µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.138mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.046mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.459mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.716mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.762mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.257mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.413mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.523mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.22mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.506g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.056g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.882g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.