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Lamb vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb and hash browns different?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and iron, while hash browns are higher in vitamin E.
  • Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 106% more than hash browns.
  • Hash browns have a higher glycemic index (56) than lamb (0).

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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
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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more IronIron +213.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +1138.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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
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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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +426.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +115.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +850.4%
Contains more FatsFats +22.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +172%
~equal in Water ~49.27g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Hash browns
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 Hash browns DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.4µg 47%
Protein 24.52g 2.58g 44%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.36mg 37%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.838mg 30%
Saturated fat 8.83g 2.54g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 5.665g 28%
Sodium 72mg 566mg 21%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.62mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.038mg 16%
Iron 1.88mg 0.6mg 16%
Choline 93.7mg 17.8mg 14%
Phosphorus 188mg 98mg 13%
Starch 25.74g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.7g 11%
Carbs 0g 28.88g 10%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.158mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.4mg 6%
Fats 20.94g 17.04g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.38mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.186mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 9.9µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.137mg 3%
Copper 0.119mg 0.1mg 2%
Folate 18µg 12µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 7.827g 2%
Calories 294kcal 272kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 310mg 355mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.18g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 21mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 494mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hash browns
Hash browns 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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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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.