Lamb vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb and biscuits different?
- Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3, while biscuits are higher in calcium, vitamin B1, manganese, and iron.
- Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 103% more than biscuits.
- Lamb contains 32 times more cholesterol than biscuits. Lamb contains 97mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.
- Biscuits have a higher glycemic index (44) than lamb (0).
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +725.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1282.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1618.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3087.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +24% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +238.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +85.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.08µg | 103% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.54mg | 36% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 3mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.949mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 235mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 580mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.356mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 4.324g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 4.163g | 18% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 44.6g | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.378mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 19.5µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.9mg | 13% |
| Folate | 18µg | 61µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.285mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.035mg | 7% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 16.3g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 121mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 6.93g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.31mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.082mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 353kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 164mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.506g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.