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Lamb vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lamb and Macaroon

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Choline, while Macaroon has more Fiber, and Copper.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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
8
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 21% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152%
Contains more IronIron +129.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +511%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.1%

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% 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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +318.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +929.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +711.9%
Contains more WaterWater +367.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +108.5%
~equal in Fats ~22.55g

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
89% 7% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +447.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Macaroon Opinion
Calories 294kcal 460kcal Macaroon
Protein 24.52g 3.02g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 22.55g Macaroon
Net carbs 0g 56.12g Macaroon
Carbs 0g 61.22g Macaroon
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 29mg Macaroon
Calcium 17mg 5mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 123mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.82mg Lamb
Sugar 0g 45.16g Lamb
Fiber 0g 5.1g Macaroon
Copper 0.119mg 0.269mg Macaroon
Zinc 4.46mg 0.73mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 68mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 241mg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.19mg Macaroon
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 6.8µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.06mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.22mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.096mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.1µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 3µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 9.1mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 20.099g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.61g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.81g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macaroon
Macaroon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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

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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.