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Broth vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Broth and Lamb

  • Broth has more Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Iron.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1035% more.
  • Broth contains 11 times more Calcium than Lamb. Broth contains 187mg of Calcium, while Lamb contains 17mg.
  • Lamb contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
Broth
4
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +581.8%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +4855.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Magnesium +143.5%
Contains more Manganese +581.8%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +4855.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Potassium - 310
Equal in Selenium - 26.4

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.
Broth
Broth
5
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 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 E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +750%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.66

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +5897.6%
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Water +2266.5%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +5897.6%
Contains more Protein +47.2%
Contains more Fats +50.9%
Contains more Water +2266.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +196.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth 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 Broth Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 0g Broth
Protein 16.66g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 13.88g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 18.01g 0g Broth
Calories 267kcal 294kcal Lamb
Sugar 17.36g 0g Lamb
Calcium 187mg 17mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 56mg 23mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 309mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 23875mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 0.09mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.15mg 0.022mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 26.4µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.14mg Broth
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.25mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 32µg 18µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 13mg 97mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g 8.83g Broth
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 1.51g Broth

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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%
Broth
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 23803mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.