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Lamb vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Apple pie

  • Apple pie has less Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Copper.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Apple pie.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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.
Lamb
9
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Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +55.4%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.3%
Contains more Potassium +376.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Zinc +2687.5%
Contains more Copper +158.7%
Contains more Manganese +727.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +54.5%
Contains more Iron +55.4%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +683.3%
Contains more Potassium +376.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.9%
Contains more Zinc +2687.5%
Contains more Copper +158.7%
Contains more Manganese +727.3%

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.
Lamb
9
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +454.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +454.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +242.1%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
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Contains more Protein +1190.5%
Contains more Fats +90.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 52.2
Equal in Other - 0.9
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +1190.5%
Contains more Fats +90.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 52.2
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.6%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +101%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 0g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 24.52g 1.9g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 11g Lamb
Carbs 0g 34g Apple pie
Calories 294kcal 237kcal Lamb
Fiber 0g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 17mg 11mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.21mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 7mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 24mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 65mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 266mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.16mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.046mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.182mg Apple pie
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 124IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.158mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.123mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.119mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.038mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 4µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.01µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.026mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.054mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.073mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.129mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.07mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.032mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.088mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.084mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.038mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.797g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 4.388g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.198g Apple pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Apple pie
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
52%
Lamb
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple pie
Apple pie 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.