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Crouton vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crouton and lamb

  • Crouton has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, manganese, and fiber; however, lamb has more vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Lamb is lower in sodium.
  • Crouton has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

Food types used in this article are Croutons, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
Lamb
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +347.1%
Contains more IronIron +117%
Contains more CopperCopper +37%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +401.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%

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.
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% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +523%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +204.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.1%
Contains more FatsFats +217.3%
Contains more WaterWater +876.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 g
Lamb
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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 -82.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +188.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.1mg 44%
Saturated fat 1.51g 8.83g 33%
Zinc 0.89mg 4.46mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Folate 132µg 18µg 29%
Iron 4.08mg 1.88mg 28%
Sodium 698mg 72mg 27%
Carbs 73.5g 0g 25%
Protein 11.9g 24.52g 25%
Fats 6.6g 20.94g 22%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.022mg 21%
Fiber 5.1g 0g 20%
Selenium 37.5µg 26.4µg 20%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 3.059g 8.82g 14%
Phosphorus 115mg 188mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.13mg 8%
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 6.66mg 8%
Calories 407kcal 294kcal 6%
Calcium 76mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 0.66mg 5%
Copper 0.163mg 0.119mg 5%
Potassium 124mg 310mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.25mg 2%
Magnesium 31mg 23mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 1.51g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 68.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.337mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.832mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.278mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.211mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.514mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.255mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Crouton
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals

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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.