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Lamb vs. Edible mushroom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lamb and edible mushroom

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, iron, and phosphorus; however, edible mushroom is richer in copper and vitamin B5.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 105% more.
  • Edible mushroom has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Mushrooms, white, raw.

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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
6
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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more IronIron +276%
Contains more ZincZinc +757.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +113.6%
~equal in Potassium ~318mg

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
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 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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +6275%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +441.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

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% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +693.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6058.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +72.1%
~equal in Other ~0.86g

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
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +843.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Edible mushroom
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 Edible mushroom DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.04µg 105%
Protein 24.52g 3.09g 43%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.05g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.52mg 36%
Fats 20.94g 0.34g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Selenium 26.4µg 9.3µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0g 22%
Copper 0.119mg 0.318mg 22%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.607mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.497mg 17%
Iron 1.88mg 0.5mg 17%
Phosphorus 188mg 86mg 15%
Choline 93.7mg 17.3mg 14%
Calories 294kcal 22kcal 14%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.402mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.16g 9%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.104mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.081mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.1mg 2%
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.26g 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.047mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.01mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.26g N/A
Potassium 310mg 318mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.98g N/A
Folate 18µg 17µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.085mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Edible mushroom
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
26%
Edible mushroom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
27%
Edible mushroom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
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
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $1.3)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.