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Lamb vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Gratin

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Gratin is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Gratin.
  • Gratin contains 10 times less Selenium than Lamb. Lamb contains 26.4µg of Selenium, while Gratin contains 2.7µg.
  • Gratin has less Cholesterol.

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 Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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
Lamb
6
:
4
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Iron +193.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.4%
Contains more Zinc +546.4%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Manganese +631.8%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Gratin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Contains more Iron +193.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains less Sodium -83.4%
Contains more Zinc +546.4%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Manganese +631.8%

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
Lamb
9
:
3
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Gratin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +570.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +70.5%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Protein +384.6%
Contains more Fats +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.8%
Contains more Other +153.7%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Gratin
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more Protein +384.6%
Contains more Fats +175.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +37.8%
Contains more Other +153.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Gratin
Gratin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Gratin
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +310.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Gratin Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.47g Gratin
Protein 24.52g 5.06g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 7.59g Lamb
Carbs 0g 11.27g Gratin
Calories 294kcal 132kcal Lamb
Fiber 0g 1.8g Gratin
Calcium 17mg 119mg Gratin
Iron 1.88mg 0.64mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 113mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 396mg Gratin
Sodium 72mg 433mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.69mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.16mg Gratin
Manganese 0.022mg 0.161mg Gratin
Selenium 26.4µg 2.7µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 264IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Gratin
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.064mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.116mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.993mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.387mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.174mg Gratin
Folate 18µg 11µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.07mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.192mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.284mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.443mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.381mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.117mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.254mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.325mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.151mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 23mg Gratin
Saturated Fat 8.83g 4.733g Gratin
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.149g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.276g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Gratin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 361mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin 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.

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.