Lamb vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lamb and hot chocolate?
- Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, choline, and phosphorus, yet hot chocolate is higher in calcium.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 86% more.
- Lamb has 50 times more vitamin B3 than hot chocolate. While lamb has 6.66mg of vitamin B3, hot chocolate has only 0.133mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in hot chocolate is lower.
- The glycemic index of lamb is lower.
We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +347.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +607.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +877.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +570.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +156.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4907.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +420.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +260% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +500.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1000% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
3.52 g
Fats:
2.34 g
Carbs:
10.74 g
Water:
82.45 g
Other:
0.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +596.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +794.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.084 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1202.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1697.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.49µg | 86% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 2.7µg | 43% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 3.52g | 42% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 0.133mg | 41% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.63mg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 1.431g | 34% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 8mg | 30% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 2.34g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 0.677g | 20% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.42mg | 18% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 15.6mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 105mg | 12% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 77kcal | 11% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 114mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.084g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.328mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 51µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.182mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.039mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1.1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 45IU | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0g | 10.74g | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 197mg | 3% |
| Folate | 18µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 9.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 9.66g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.215mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.201mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.01g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.3)