Lamb vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb and chocolate cake
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, selenium, and phosphorus, while chocolate cake has more manganese and copper.
- Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 100% more than chocolate cake.
- Lamb contains 6 times more zinc than chocolate cake. While lamb contains 4.46mg of zinc, chocolate cake contains only 0.69mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in chocolate cake is lower.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +121.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +546.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +121.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +252.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1172.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +17.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +485.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1493.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +37% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +362.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +119.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +46.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.16µg | 100% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 5.3g | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 1.137mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.69mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 11.9µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 0g | 53.4g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 5.43g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 58mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 106mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.28mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 315mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.207mg | 10% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 15.1g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 2.761g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.304mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 6.039g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 128.4mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 371kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.141mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.61mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.4g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake 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.