Lamb vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb and chocolate
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate has more copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 101% higher.
- Chocolate has 12 times less cholesterol than lamb. Lamb has 97mg of cholesterol, while chocolate has 8mg.
- Chocolate 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 Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 ZincZinc | +121.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +780% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +534.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +229.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +326.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +763.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6350% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +818.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1008.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +76.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +402.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5438.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +49.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +38.3% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 1.028mg | 101% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.23µg | 97% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 8.02mg | 77% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 1.419mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 18.519g | 44% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 3µg | 43% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 4.88g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 0.725mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 8mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 0g | 7g | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.01mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 61.17g | 20% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Fats | 20.94g | 31.28g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.05mg | 15% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 546kcal | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.297mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 559mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 56mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 8.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.092g | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 206mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 9.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals