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Lamb vs. Feijoa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb and feijoa?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2, yet feijoa is richer in vitamin C and fiber.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index than feijoa.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Feijoa, 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
7
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%
Feijoa
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.1% 15% 5.3% 12% 1.6% 8.1% 0.39% 11% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.2%
Contains more IronIron +1242.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +7333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +889.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281.8%
~equal in Calcium ~17mg

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% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Feijoa
3
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 110% 0% 3.2% 0% 1.5% 4.2% 5.5% 14% 15% 0% 8.8% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +31.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Feijoa
2
15% 83%
Protein: 0.71 g
Fats: 0.42 g
Carbs: 15.21 g
Water: 83.28 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3353.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4885.7%
Contains more OtherOther +115.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +55%

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
Feijoa
1
35% 19% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.104 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.136 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1010.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Feijoa
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 Feijoa DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Protein 24.52g 0.71g 48%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.06mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.104g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.295mg 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 32.9mg 37%
Fats 20.94g 0.42g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fiber 0g 6.4g 26%
Phosphorus 188mg 19mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.056g 22%
Iron 1.88mg 0.14mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.018mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Calories 294kcal 61kcal 12%
Copper 0.119mg 0.036mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.136g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.233mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.006mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.067mg 5%
Carbs 0g 15.21g 5%
Potassium 310mg 172mg 4%
Fructose 2.95g 4%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.084mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 3.5µg 1%
Folate 18µg 23µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.81g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 17mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 0g 8.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.038mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.019mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.019mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.009mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.107g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Feijoa
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
14%
Feijoa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
7%
Feijoa

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Feijoa
Feijoa contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Feijoa
Feijoa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.726g)
Which food is cheaper?
Feijoa
Feijoa is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Feijoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168176/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.