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Lamb vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and bean raw

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3; however, bean raw has more folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for bean raw is 127% higher.
  • Bean raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Bean raw has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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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
1
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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +665.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +564.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +349.4%
Contains more IronIron +169.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +650.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5118.2%
~equal in Selenium ~27.9µg

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
5
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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +613%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2816.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1602.4%
Contains more WaterWater +374.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +323.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3751.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +271%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Bean raw DV% diff.
Folate 18µg 525µg 127%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Copper 0.119mg 0.893mg 86%
Fiber 0g 15.5g 62%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.713mg 51%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.148mg 49%
Iron 1.88mg 5.07mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.235g 39%
Magnesium 23mg 176mg 36%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.174mg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 411mg 32%
Potassium 310mg 1393mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 1.23g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.474mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.229g 21%
Carbs 0g 62.55g 21%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.28mg 20%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Calcium 17mg 113mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.407g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Protein 24.52g 21.42g 6%
Choline 93.7mg 66.2mg 5%
Calories 294kcal 347kcal 3%
Selenium 26.4µg 27.9µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.785mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.212mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 5.6µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 47.05g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.11g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.21mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.556mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.595g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bean raw
Bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.