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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.
  • The glycemic index of apple pie is higher.

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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +228.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +376.9%
Contains more IronIron +55.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2687.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +683.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
10
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%
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 11% 9.7% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +493.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +454.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +242.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +350%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
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 ProteinProtein +1190.5%
Contains more FatsFats +90.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~52.2g
~equal in Other ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
37% 42% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +101%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Apple pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.01µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Protein 24.52g 1.9g 45%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.16mg 39%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.123mg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 24mg 23%
Saturated fat 8.83g 3.797g 23%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Fats 20.94g 11g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.119mg 11%
Carbs 0g 34g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 4.388g 11%
Iron 1.88mg 1.21mg 8%
Sodium 72mg 266mg 8%
Copper 0.119mg 0.046mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.038mg 7%
Potassium 310mg 65mg 7%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.182mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.158mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.198g 5%
Magnesium 23mg 7mg 4%
Folate 18µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg 4%
Calories 294kcal 237kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.134mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 29µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 11mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 32.4g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.073mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.07mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.088mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.038mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Apple pie
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
52%
Lamb
10%
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 Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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.