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Peanut vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Lamb different?

  • Peanut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B3, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 114% higher.

Peanuts, all types, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Peanut
8
:
2
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +143.6%
Contains more Magnesium +630.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +127.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +861.3%
Contains more Manganese +8690.9%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +441.2%
Contains more Iron +143.6%
Contains more Magnesium +630.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +127.4%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +861.3%
Contains more Manganese +8690.9%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Selenium +266.7%

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.
Peanut
6
:
4
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more Folate +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
4
:
1
Lamb
Contains more Fats +135.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +184.1%
Contains more Water +726.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Fats +135.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +184.1%
Contains more Water +726.5%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut
3
:
0
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +930.3%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +930.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 0g Peanut
Protein 25.8g 24.52g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 20.94g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 0g Peanut
Calories 567kcal 294kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g 0g Lamb
Fiber 8.5g 0g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 17mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.88mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 23mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 188mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 310mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 72mg Peanut
Zinc 3.27mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 1.144mg 0.119mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.022mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 8.33mg 0.14mg Peanut
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.1mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 6.66mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.66mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.13mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 18µg Peanut
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.883mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.907mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.672mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.926mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.317mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.998mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.652mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 8.83g Peanut
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 8.82g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 1.51g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut Lamb
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
79%
Peanut
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.