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Coffee vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coffee and lamb

  • Coffee contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, choline, and vitamin B2 than lamb.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in coffee is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Coffee
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Lamb
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +532.7%
Contains more IronIron +18700%
Contains more CopperCopper +5850%
Contains more ZincZinc +22200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +6166.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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.
Coffee
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Lamb
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4500%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +3503.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more WaterWater +85%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20333.3%
Contains more FatsFats +104600%
Contains more OtherOther +74.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Protein 0.12g 24.52g 49%
Selenium 0µg 26.4µg 48%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 6.66mg 40%
Saturated fat 0.002g 8.83g 40%
Zinc 0.02mg 4.46mg 40%
Fats 0.02g 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Phosphorus 3mg 188mg 26%
Iron 0.01mg 1.88mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 8.82g 22%
Choline 2.6mg 93.7mg 17%
Calories 1kcal 294kcal 15%
Copper 0.002mg 0.119mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.25mg 13%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.13mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 1.51g 10%
Potassium 49mg 310mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.66mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.1mg 7%
Magnesium 3mg 23mg 5%
Folate 2µg 18µg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.6µg 4%
Sodium 2mg 72mg 3%
Calcium 2mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Coffee
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.828g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.