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Lamb vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Coconut?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Coconut is richer in Manganese, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% higher.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Nuts, coconut meat, raw types in this comparison.

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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
4
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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +305.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +161.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +29.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +265.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6718.2%

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
9
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% 3% 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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more CholineCholine +674.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +636.3%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +59.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +518.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Coconut Opinion
Calories 294kcal 354kcal Coconut
Protein 24.52g 3.33g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 33.49g Coconut
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg Coconut
Net carbs 0g 6.23g Coconut
Carbs 0g 15.23g Coconut
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Coconut
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Coconut
Calcium 17mg 14mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 356mg Coconut
Iron 1.88mg 2.43mg Coconut
Sugar 0g 6.23g Lamb
Fiber 0g 9g Coconut
Copper 0.119mg 0.435mg Coconut
Zinc 4.46mg 1.1mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 113mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 20mg Coconut
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.24mg Coconut
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 26.4µg 10.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.066mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.02mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.54mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.3mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.054mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.2µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 26µg Coconut
Choline 93.7mg 12.1mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 29.698g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.425g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.366g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.039mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.121mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.131mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.247mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.147mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.062mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.169mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.202mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.077mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
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.

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.