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Lamb vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Chinese cuisine

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, however, Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 86% more than Chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 9 times less Saturated Fat than Lamb. Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese cuisine contains 0.978g.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 Iron +69.4%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.4%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +294%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +568.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Iron +69.4%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.4%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Contains more Copper +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +294%
Contains more Calcium +29.4%
Contains more Manganese +568.2%

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.
Lamb
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +431.3%
Contains more Choline +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1015.2%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 52% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 19% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +431.3%
Contains more Choline +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +1015.2%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +246.3%
Contains more Fats +295.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Contains more Other +84.1%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +246.3%
Contains more Fats +295.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Contains more Other +84.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.1%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.1%

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 cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 24.52g 7.08g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 5.3g Lamb
Carbs 0g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 294kcal 105kcal Lamb
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0g 2.41g Lamb
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 17mg 22mg Chinese cuisine
Iron 1.88mg 1.11mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 15mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 76mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 204mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 409mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 1.5mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.049mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.147mg Chinese cuisine
Selenium 26.4µg 6.7µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 2IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.033mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.055mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.32mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.443mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 18µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.48µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 34.5mg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.083mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.313mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.314mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.525mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.552mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.158mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.317mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.327mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.207mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.217g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.852g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine 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 cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.