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Lamb vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lamb and balsamic vinegar

  • Balsamic vinegar contains less zinc, phosphorus, iron, copper, and potassium than lamb.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 44% higher.
  • Balsamic vinegar contains 56 times less zinc than lamb. Lamb contains 4.46mg of zinc, while balsamic vinegar contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in balsamic vinegar is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Vinegar, balsamic.

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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
7
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 8.6% 8.1% 9.9% 27% 8.7% 2.2% 8.1% 3% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.8%
Contains more IronIron +161.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +357.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +5475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +889.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +495.5%

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
11
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
17% 76% 6%
Protein: 0.49 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 17.03 g
Water: 76.45 g
Other: 6.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +4904.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +42.3%
Contains more OtherOther +635.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Balsamic vinegar DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Protein 24.52g 0.49g 48%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 42%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.08mg 40%
Fats 20.94g 0g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 19mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Iron 1.88mg 0.72mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 10%
Calories 294kcal 88kcal 10%
Copper 0.119mg 0.026mg 10%
Fructose 7.38g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 8%
Carbs 0g 17.03g 6%
Potassium 310mg 112mg 6%
Folate 18µg 5%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.131mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.03g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 14.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Balsamic vinegar
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
0%
Balsamic vinegar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
9%
Balsamic vinegar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)

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. Balsamic vinegar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172241/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.