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Cracker vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cracker and Lamb

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin E , while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Lamb contains 22 times less Manganese than Cracker. Cracker contains 0.491mg of Manganese, while Lamb contains 0.022mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Lamb is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
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Lamb
Contains more Calcium +605.9%
Contains more Iron +114.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +2131.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +162.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +810.2%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +294%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +605.9%
Contains more Iron +114.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Manganese +2131.8%
Contains more Magnesium +27.8%
Contains more Potassium +162.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +810.2%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Contains more Selenium +294%

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.
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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +2064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1406.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 +2064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1406.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Fats +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +203.7%
Contains more Protein +269.3%
Contains more Water +1610.8%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +203.7%
Contains more Protein +269.3%
Contains more Water +1610.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +770%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.6%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +770%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 59g 0g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 26.43g 20.94g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 0g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 294kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0g Lamb
Fiber 2.3g 0g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 17mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.88mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 248mg 188mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 726mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 0.49mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.104mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.491mg 0.022mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.14mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.1mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.25mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 92µg 18µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 69.3µg 4.6µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.193mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.246mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.471mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.103mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.112mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.294mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.145mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Lamb
Saturated Fat 5.562g 8.83g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.51g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 654mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.268g)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.