Beans vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beans and lamb
- Beans have more fiber, while lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
- The amount of saturated fat in beans is lower.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of beans is 33.
The food types used in this comparison are Beans, baked, canned, no salt added and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +194.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +548.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +486.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1448.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +475% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +204.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +410.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5135% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +777.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Saturated fat | 0.103g | 8.83g | 40% |
| Selenium | 4.5µg | 26.4µg | 40% |
| Protein | 4.8g | 24.52g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.43mg | 6.66mg | 39% |
| Fats | 0.4g | 20.94g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.4mg | 4.46mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.035g | 8.82g | 22% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 0g | 22% |
| Iron | 0.29mg | 1.88mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Phosphorus | 104mg | 188mg | 12% |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 93.7mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.119mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.172g | 1.51g | 9% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 294kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 20.49g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 4.6µg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.99g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 310mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.78g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.727g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.