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Lamb vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb and corn raw different?

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline than corn raw.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn raw (52).

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw are the varieties 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
7
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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +261.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +869.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640.9%

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.
Lamb
8
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.717mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +649.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1451.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1941.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Corn raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg 47%
Protein 24.52g 3.27g 43%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.325g 39%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.46mg 36%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.77mg 31%
Fats 20.94g 1.35g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.432g 21%
Iron 1.88mg 0.52mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.055mg 15%
Phosphorus 188mg 89mg 14%
Choline 93.7mg 23mg 13%
Calories 294kcal 86kcal 10%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Copper 0.119mg 0.054mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.487g 7%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.163mg 6%
Carbs 0g 18.7g 6%
Folate 18µg 42µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.155mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.093mg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 37mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 15mg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calcium 17mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.717mg 1%
Potassium 310mg 270mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.7g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 6.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.07mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Corn raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.