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Salmon raw vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are salmon raw and lamb different?

  • Salmon raw is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, and vitamin B1, while lamb is higher in zinc and iron.
  • Salmon raw covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 53% more than lamb.
  • Salmon raw contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than lamb. Salmon raw contains 1.664mg of vitamin B5, while lamb contains 0.66mg.
  • Salmon raw is lower in cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.7%
Contains more IronIron +135%
Contains more ZincZinc +596.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +529.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more OtherOther +548.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.6%
Contains more FatsFats +230.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 -88.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +319.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.13mg 53%
Saturated fat 0.981g 8.83g 36%
Zinc 0.64mg 4.46mg 35%
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 2.55µg 26%
Fats 6.34g 20.94g 22%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.66mg 20%
Selenium 36.5µg 26.4µg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 8.82g 17%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Copper 0.25mg 0.119mg 15%
Cholesterol 55mg 97mg 14%
Iron 0.8mg 1.88mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.25mg 10%
Protein 19.84g 24.52g 9%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 6.66mg 8%
Calories 142kcal 294kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 1.51g 7%
Potassium 490mg 310mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Phosphorus 200mg 188mg 2%
Folate 25µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 44mg 72mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 17mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.777mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
77%
Salmon raw
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.849g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $10.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.