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Lamb vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and grapefruit

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, and iron; however, grapefruit has more vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Grapefruit has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

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 Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +155.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.6%
Contains more IronIron +2250%
Contains more CopperCopper +271.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +6271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +944.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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
10
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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +706.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +1116.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.13mg

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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3084.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14857.1%
Contains more OtherOther +121.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +63.9%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4094.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Grapefruit
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 Grapefruit DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.1µg 48%
Protein 24.52g 0.77g 48%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.07mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.021g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.204mg 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg 35%
Fats 20.94g 0.14g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 18mg 24%
Iron 1.88mg 0.08mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.02g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.031mg 17%
Choline 93.7mg 7.7mg 16%
Calories 294kcal 42kcal 13%
Copper 0.119mg 0.032mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.036g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.262mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.053mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 58µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.043mg 5%
Potassium 310mg 135mg 5%
Carbs 0g 10.66g 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 72mg 0mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 9mg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Calcium 17mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Folate 18µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.06g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.13mg 0%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.008mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.