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Lamb vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Honey different?

  • Lamb is higher than Honey in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Choline, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 106% more than Honey.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Honey 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
Lamb
8
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +4600%
Contains more Potassium +496.2%
Contains more Zinc +1927.3%
Contains more Copper +230.6%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +347.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1050%
Contains more Phosphorus +4600%
Contains more Potassium +496.2%
Contains more Zinc +1927.3%
Contains more Copper +230.6%
Contains more Selenium +3200%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Manganese +263.6%

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
10
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5404.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +5404.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +870.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +441.7%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +8073.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +214.2%
Contains more Other +310%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +8073.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +214.2%
Contains more Other +310%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Honey Opinion
Net carbs 0g 82.2g Honey
Protein 24.52g 0.3g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0g Lamb
Carbs 0g 82.4g Honey
Calories 294kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g Honey
Sugar 0g 82.12g Lamb
Fiber 0g 0.2g Honey
Calcium 17mg 6mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.42mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 2mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 4mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 52mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 4.46mg 0.22mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.036mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.08mg Honey
Selenium 26.4µg 0.8µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.038mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.121mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.068mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.024mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 2µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.004mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.004mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.008mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.01mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.008mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.001mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.011mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.009mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.001mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Honey
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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 contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Honey
Honey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.83g)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.