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Lamb vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Mandarin orange

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Mandarin orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Mandarin orange.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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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
7
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Iron +1153.3%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +840%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains more Zinc +6271.4%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +26300%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +77.3%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Mandarin orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +1153.3%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +840%
Contains more Potassium +86.7%
Contains more Zinc +6271.4%
Contains more Copper +183.3%
Contains more Selenium +26300%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +77.3%

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
9
:
3
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1671.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
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%
Mandarin orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1671.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Protein +2927.2%
Contains more Fats +6654.8%
Contains more Other +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Mandarin orange
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +2927.2%
Contains more Fats +6654.8%
Contains more Other +121.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +58.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2223.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Mandarin orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2223.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.54g Mandarin orange
Protein 24.52g 0.81g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.31g Lamb
Carbs 0g 13.34g Mandarin orange
Calories 294kcal 53kcal Lamb
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 0g 10.58g Lamb
Fiber 0g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 17mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 1.88mg 0.15mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 20mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 166mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 2mg Mandarin orange
Zinc 4.46mg 0.07mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.042mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.039mg Mandarin orange
Selenium 26.4µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.058mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.036mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.376mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.216mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.078mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 16µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.002mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.016mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.017mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.028mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.032mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.002mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.018mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.021mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.011mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.06g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.065g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Mandarin orange
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
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.791g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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

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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.