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Lamb vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Oat

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Oat is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 213% more than Lamb.
  • Oat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific 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 Oats.

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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
:
8
Oat
Contains more Zinc +12.3%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains more Magnesium +669.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.2%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +426.1%
Contains more Manganese +22245.5%
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% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Contains more Zinc +12.3%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains more Magnesium +669.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.2%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +426.1%
Contains more Manganese +22245.5%

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
7
:
3
Oat
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +593%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +663%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.4%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.119
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +593%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +663%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.4%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.119

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
:
2
Oat
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Water +553.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.8%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Water +553.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
1
:
2
Oat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.9%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Oat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 55.67g Oat
Protein 24.52g 16.89g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 6.9g Lamb
Carbs 0g 66.27g Oat
Calories 294kcal 389kcal Oat
Fiber 0g 10.6g Oat
Calcium 17mg 54mg Oat
Iron 1.88mg 4.72mg Oat
Magnesium 23mg 177mg Oat
Phosphorus 188mg 523mg Oat
Potassium 310mg 429mg Oat
Sodium 72mg 2mg Oat
Zinc 4.46mg 3.97mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.626mg Oat
Manganese 0.022mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.139mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.961mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.119mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 56µg Oat
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.234mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.575mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.694mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.284mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.701mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.312mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.895mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.937mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.405mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Oat
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.178g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.535g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat
Oat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.