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Lamb vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb and Icing

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Choline, and Copper than Icing.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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
10
:
0
Icing
Icing
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +1075%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +944.4%
Contains more Potassium +811.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
Contains more Zinc +6271.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +26300%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +1075%
Contains more Magnesium +2200%
Contains more Phosphorus +944.4%
Contains more Potassium +811.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.9%
Contains more Zinc +6271.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +26300%

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
7
:
3
Icing
Icing
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +992.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.6%
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%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2927.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +992.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
1
Icing
Icing
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Water +256.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 0.81
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +29%
Contains more Water +256.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Other - 0.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Icing
Icing
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.6%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +426.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Icing Opinion
Net carbs 0g 67.89g Icing
Protein 24.52g 0g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 16.23g Lamb
Carbs 0g 67.89g Icing
Calories 294kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 0g 63.1g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 3mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.16mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 1mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 18mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 34mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 184mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.07mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.01mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.22mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.055mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 8µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 13µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Icing
Saturated Fat 8.83g 2.974g Icing
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 4.86g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.