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Lamb vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Macadamia

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, while Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 179% more than Lamb.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Macadamia is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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
:
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +465.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +535.3%
Contains more Manganese +18677.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Selenium +633.3%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +465.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.7%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +535.3%
Contains more Manganese +18677.3%
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.
Lamb
6
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1095%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1095%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
:
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Water +3850%
Contains more Fats +261.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +39%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +210%
Contains more Water +3850%
Contains more Fats +261.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +39%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +567.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.502
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +567.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.502

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 24.52g 7.91g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 0g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 294kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0g 4.57g Lamb
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 17mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 1.88mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 23mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 188mg
Potassium 310mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 72mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 4.46mg 1.3mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.022mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 26.4µg 3.6µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.162mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.473mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 18µg 11µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.067mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.37mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.314mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.602mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.018mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.023mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.665mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.363mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.195mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 8.83g 12.061g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.502g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.