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Lamb vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lamb and cauliflower?

  • Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2, yet cauliflower is higher in vitamin C.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% more.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cauliflower, raw types 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.
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 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +347.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1551.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
~equal in Potassium ~299mg

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
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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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.667mg

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% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1177.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7378.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +71.4%
~equal in Other ~0.76g

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
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25841.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4771%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Cauliflower
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 Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg 47%
Protein 24.52g 1.92g 45%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.13g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.27mg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.507mg 38%
Fats 20.94g 0.28g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.034g 22%
Phosphorus 188mg 44mg 21%
Iron 1.88mg 0.42mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.06mg 15%
Calories 294kcal 25kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.031g 10%
Folate 18µg 57µg 10%
Copper 0.119mg 0.039mg 9%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 15.5µg 9%
Choline 93.7mg 44.3mg 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.155mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.184mg 4%
Sodium 72mg 30mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Carbs 0g 4.97g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Calcium 17mg 22mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.97g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Potassium 310mg 299mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.91g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.667mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.