Lamb vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb and caviar
- Lamb has more vitamin B3 and zinc; however, caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, choline, selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for caviar is 727% higher.
- Caviar has 56 times less vitamin B3 than lamb. Lamb has 6.66mg of vitamin B3, while caviar has 0.12mg.
- Lamb is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +369.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1204.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1517.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +531.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5450% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +430.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +684.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +177.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +423.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +631.7% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +90.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +390.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 20µg | 727% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 588mg | 164% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 11.88mg | 125% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 490.9mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 65.5µg | 71% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 300mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 1500mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 3.5mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 0.12mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 7.405g | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.95mg | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 271µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.62mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 275mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 356mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 4.06g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.32mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 2.9µg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 117IU | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1.89mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 4.631g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Folate | 18µg | 50µg | 8% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 17.9g | 5% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 181mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 264kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 24.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.133mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.834mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.646mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 1.071mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.263mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.649mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 2.741g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.229g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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266%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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153%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 491mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 1428mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $97.7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caviar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caviar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)