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Lamb vs. Chocolate milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and chocolate milk

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, choline, and phosphorus; however, chocolate milk has more calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 93% higher.
  • Chocolate milk has 53 times less vitamin B3 than lamb. Lamb has 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate milk has 0.125mg.
  • Chocolate milk is lower in cholesterol.
  • Chocolate milk 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 Milk, chocolate, fluid, commercial, whole, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 9.3% 34% 15% 9% 22% 11% 43% 7.8% 10% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +76.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.6%
Contains more IronIron +683.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +987.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1289.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +558.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250%

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
10
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 3% 9% 1.4% 20% 9.3% 37% 2.3% 18% 9.2% 41% 0.75% 3.8% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5228%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1433.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +260%
Contains more CholineCholine +451.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1200%

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
3% 3% 10% 82%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 3.39 g
Carbs: 10.34 g
Water: 82.3 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +673.5%
Contains more FatsFats +517.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +53.2%
~equal in Other ~0.8g

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.99 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +790.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1117.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Chocolate milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chocolate milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.33µg 93%
Selenium 26.4µg 1.9µg 45%
Protein 24.52g 3.17g 43%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.125mg 41%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.41mg 37%
Saturated fat 8.83g 2.104g 31%
Cholesterol 97mg 12mg 28%
Fats 20.94g 3.39g 27%
Iron 1.88mg 0.24mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.99g 20%
Choline 93.7mg 17mg 14%
Phosphorus 188mg 101mg 12%
Calories 294kcal 83kcal 11%
Calcium 17mg 112mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.124g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.295mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.162mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.04mg 7%
Copper 0.119mg 0.065mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg 6%
Vitamin D 2IU 51IU 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.037mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.3µg 4%
Potassium 310mg 167mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.34g 3%
Folate 18µg 5µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 13mg 2%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.077mg 2%
Sodium 72mg 60mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.54g N/A
Sugar 0g 9.54g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.041mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.135mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.3mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.164mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.208mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.096mg 0%
Caffeine 0mg 1mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Chocolate milk
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
13%
Chocolate milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
17%
Chocolate milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.54g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate milk
Chocolate milk is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Chocolate milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170879/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.