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Lamb vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lamb and chinese broccoli

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus, while chinese broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32.

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 Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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
7
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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +235.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1043.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1930.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +488.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1424%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +315.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1743.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.095mg

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
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2050.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2808.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +74.1%
~equal in Other ~0.79g

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
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17540%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.6%
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 Chinese broccoli
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 Chinese broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 84.8µg 67%
Protein 24.52g 1.14g 47%
Selenium 26.4µg 1.3µg 46%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.11g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.437mg 39%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.39mg 37%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 0.72g 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.2mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.05g 22%
Phosphorus 188mg 41mg 21%
Folate 18µg 99µg 20%
Iron 1.88mg 0.56mg 17%
Calories 294kcal 22kcal 14%
Choline 93.7mg 25.3mg 12%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.264mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.159mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 82µg 9%
Calcium 17mg 100mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.33g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.146mg 8%
Copper 0.119mg 0.061mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.07mg 5%
Sodium 72mg 7mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.48mg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.81g 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Potassium 310mg 261mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.31g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.84g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.095mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Chinese broccoli
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
40%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.