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Lamb vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lamb and danish pastry?

  • Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, choline, and phosphorus, yet danish pastry is higher in manganese and folate.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 98% more.
  • Lamb has 6 times more zinc than danish pastry. While lamb has 4.46mg of zinc, danish pastry has only 0.7mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in danish pastry is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lamb is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Danish pastry, cheese types in this article.

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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
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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +537.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1495.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.8mg

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
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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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +233%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1175%
Contains more CholineCholine +366.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +206.5%
Contains more WaterWater +71.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%
~equal in Fats ~21.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +28.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Danish pastry DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.2µg 98%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.7mg 34%
Protein 24.52g 8g 33%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2mg 29%
Cholesterol 97mg 23mg 25%
Sodium 72mg 417mg 15%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.351mg 14%
Selenium 26.4µg 18.9µg 14%
Choline 93.7mg 20.1mg 13%
Carbs 0g 37.2g 12%
Folate 18µg 60µg 11%
Phosphorus 188mg 108mg 11%
Saturated fat 8.83g 6.794g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.19mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.04mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.304mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 2.575g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 11.313g 6%
Potassium 310mg 98mg 6%
Calories 294kcal 374kcal 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Copper 0.119mg 0.089mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 6.9µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.26mg 1%
Fats 20.94g 21.9g 1%
Iron 1.88mg 1.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.036g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.