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Lamb vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Bean

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Bean has more Fiber.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% higher.

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 Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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
Lamb
5
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%
Bean
Bean
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more IronIron +548.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +486.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +194.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
~equal in Potassium ~296mg

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
Lamb
7
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% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Bean
Bean
4
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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +475%
Contains more CholineCholine +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.15mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Bean
Bean
3
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +410.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5135%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Bean
Bean
1
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +777.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Bean Opinion
Calories 294kcal 105kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 4.8g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.4g Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg Bean
Net carbs 0g 14.99g Bean
Carbs 0g 20.49g Bean
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Bean
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Bean
Calcium 17mg 50mg Bean
Potassium 310mg 296mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.29mg Lamb
Sugar 0g 7.78g Lamb
Fiber 0g 5.5g Bean
Copper 0.119mg 0.206mg Bean
Zinc 4.46mg 1.4mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 104mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 1mg Bean
Vitamin A 0IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 4.5µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.06mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.43mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.13mg
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.8µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 24µg Bean
Choline 93.7mg 30.8mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.035g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.172g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Bean
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
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean
Bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.727g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean
Bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.