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Lamb vs. Green bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and green bean raw

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and choline; however, green bean raw has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Green 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, snap, green, 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
6
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 18% 11% 19% 39% 23% 6.5% 16% 0.78% 28% 3.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.9%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1758.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +394.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +881.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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
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% 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 41% 12% 8.2% 0% 21% 24% 14% 14% 33% 0% 108% 25% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +807.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +512.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +834.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.141mg

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% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.32 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1239.9%
Contains more FatsFats +9418.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +68.1%

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
29% 6% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1236.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Green bean raw
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 Green bean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg 47%
Protein 24.52g 1.83g 45%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.05g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.24mg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.734mg 37%
Fats 20.94g 0.22g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 43µg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.01g 22%
Phosphorus 188mg 38mg 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 12.2mg 14%
Choline 93.7mg 15.3mg 14%
Calories 294kcal 31kcal 13%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Iron 1.88mg 1.03mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.104mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.225mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.113g 9%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.216mg 8%
Copper 0.119mg 0.069mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Folate 18µg 33µg 4%
Sodium 72mg 6mg 3%
Potassium 310mg 211mg 3%
Carbs 0g 6.97g 2%
Calcium 17mg 37mg 2%
Fructose 1.39g 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.082mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.141mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.27g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.26g N/A
Starch 0.88g 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.112mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.088mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.067mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.09mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Green 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
23%
Green bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
16%
Green bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Green bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169961/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.