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Lamb vs. Ginger ale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb and ginger ale different?

  • Lamb is higher than ginger ale in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, and choline.
  • Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 106% more than ginger ale.
  • Ginger ale has a higher glycemic index (63) than lamb (0).

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Beverages, carbonated, ginger ale types were used 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
9
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 0.71% 0.9% 0.09% 6.8% 6% 1.4% 0% 0.91% 1.7% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +466.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30900%
Contains more IronIron +944.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +561.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +8820%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%

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
11
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.76 g
Water: 91.23 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +8100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +69.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Ginger ale
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 Ginger ale DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Protein 24.52g 0g 49%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.1µg 48%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0mg 42%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.05mg 40%
Fats 20.94g 0g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 0mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0g 22%
Iron 1.88mg 0.18mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0mg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 0mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0mg 13%
Calories 294kcal 34kcal 13%
Copper 0.119mg 0.018mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 310mg 1mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Fructose 3.7g 5%
Magnesium 23mg 1mg 5%
Folate 18µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Carbs 0g 8.76g 3%
Sodium 72mg 7mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 8.9g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.013mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Ginger ale
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
0%
Ginger ale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
2%
Ginger ale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger ale
Ginger ale is cheaper (difference - $1.7)

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. Ginger ale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174846/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.