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Biscuit vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Biscuit and Lamb different?

  • Biscuit is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Iron, while Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 103% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit contains 17 times more Manganese than Lamb. Biscuit contains 0.378mg of Manganese, while Lamb contains 0.022mg.
  • Lamb is lower in Sodium.

Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types were 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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +1282.4%
Contains more Iron +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +1618.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +156.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +725.9%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Contains more Selenium +35.4%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +1282.4%
Contains more Iron +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +1618.2%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.6%
Contains more Potassium +156.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Zinc +725.9%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Contains more Selenium +35.4%

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
5
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Folate +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3087.5%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Lamb
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24%
Contains more Folate +238.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3087.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +290.2%
Contains more Protein +250.3%
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Water +85.9%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +290.2%
Contains more Protein +250.3%
Contains more Fats +28.5%
Contains more Water +85.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 0g Biscuit
Protein 7g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 16.3g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 44.6g 0g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 294kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0g Lamb
Fiber 1.5g 0g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 17mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.88mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 164mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 121mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 580mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 0.54mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.082mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.378mg 0.022mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.1mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.25mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 61µg 18µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.211mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.273mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.514mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.226mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.132mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.313mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.161mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 3mg 97mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 8.83g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 1.51g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.506g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.