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Lamb vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lamb and focaccia

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and choline; however, focaccia is higher in vitamin B1 and folate.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than focaccia.
  • The glycemic index of focaccia is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.9%
Contains more IronIron +68.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1554.5%

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
5
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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +3131%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +914.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +666.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.645mg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +179.6%
Contains more FatsFats +165.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +96.3%

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Focaccia DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.877g 36%
Protein 24.52g 8.77g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.47mg 31%
Folate 18µg 138µg 30%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.33mg 28%
Sodium 72mg 561mg 21%
Fats 20.94g 7.89g 20%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.67mg 19%
Selenium 26.4µg 15.9µg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 2.9mg 17%
Iron 1.88mg 3.16mg 16%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.364mg 15%
Carbs 0g 35.82g 12%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.42mg 9%
Phosphorus 188mg 128mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 5.67g 8%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Potassium 310mg 114mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.301mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.994g 3%
Copper 0.119mg 0.091mg 3%
Calories 294kcal 249kcal 2%
Calcium 17mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.113mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 5.7µg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 20mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 34.02g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.645mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.953g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.