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Ice cream vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ice cream and Lamb?

  • Ice cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, yet Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, Choline, and Phosphorus.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% more.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ice cream is lower.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types 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.
Ice cream
Ice cream
1
:
9
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +652.9%
Contains more Iron +1988.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +546.4%
Contains more Copper +417.4%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Equal in Sodium - 72
Ice cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +652.9%
Contains more Iron +1988.9%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains more Potassium +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +546.4%
Contains more Copper +417.4%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +1366.7%
Equal in Sodium - 72

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.
Ice cream
Ice cream
4
:
8
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5641.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Ice cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Lamb
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5641.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +170.8%
Contains more Folate +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +553.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1433.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream
Ice cream
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +600.6%
Contains more Fats +90.4%
Equal in Other - 0.82
Ice cream
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +600.6%
Contains more Fats +90.4%
Equal in Other - 0.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ice cream
Ice cream
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.1%
Ice cream
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 0g Ice cream
Protein 3.5g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 11g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 23.6g 0g Ice cream
Calories 207kcal 294kcal Lamb
Sugar 21.22g 0g Lamb
Fiber 0.7g 0g Ice cream
Calcium 128mg 17mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 14mg 23mg Lamb
Phosphorus 105mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 199mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 80mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 0.69mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.023mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.008mg 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 1.8µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 421IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.14mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 5µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.146mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.316mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.258mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.081mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.217mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.088mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 44mg 97mg Ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.79g 8.83g Ice cream
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
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?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream
Ice cream is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.