Ginger vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ginger and lamb different?
- Ginger is richer in copper, while lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 106% more than ginger.
- Ginger contains 2 times more copper than lamb. Ginger contains 0.226mg of copper, while lamb contains 0.119mg.
- Ginger is lower in saturated fat.
Ginger root, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +940.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1211.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +452.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3671.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +635.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +788% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +225.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +225.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1247.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2692% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5627.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +880.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 26.4µg | 47% |
| Protein | 1.82g | 24.52g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 0.203g | 8.83g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.75mg | 6.66mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 4.46mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Fats | 0.75g | 20.94g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.154g | 8.82g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 34mg | 188mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.25mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 1.88mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.226mg | 0.119mg | 12% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 93.7mg | 12% |
| Calories | 80kcal | 294kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.154g | 1.51g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.229mg | 0.022mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.203mg | 0.66mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 17.77g | 0g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 23mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 4.6µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 310mg | 3% |
| Folate | 11µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.77g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.036mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.051mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.074mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.057mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.045mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.073mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.627g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.