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Lamb vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Cumin?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Cumin is richer in Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 806% higher.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Spices, cumin seed 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
2
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%
Cumin
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +407.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1491.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5376.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +476.8%
Contains more IronIron +3429.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +165.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15050%
~equal in Zinc ~4.8mg

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
6
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%
Cumin
7
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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +80%
Contains more CholineCholine +279.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +2278.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +234.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.4%

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
Cumin
3
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +566.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +829.3%
~equal in Fats ~22.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
0
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Cumin
3
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Cumin Opinion
Calories 294kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 24.52g 17.81g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 0g 33.74g Cumin
Carbs 0g 44.24g Cumin
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 17mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 310mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 1.88mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 0g 2.25g Lamb
Fiber 0g 10.5g Cumin
Copper 0.119mg 0.867mg Cumin
Zinc 4.46mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 188mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 72mg 168mg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 0.14mg 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 26.4µg 5.2µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.579mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 18µg 10µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 24.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.535g Cumin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.279g Cumin
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Cumin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.295g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.