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Lamb vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lamb and mandarin oranges

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2; however, mandarin oranges are richer in vitamin C.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than mandarin oranges.
  • Mandarin oranges have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

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
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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.7%
Contains more IronIron +1153.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +6271.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +840%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
10
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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1671.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +818.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2223.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.1µg 48%
Protein 24.52g 0.81g 47%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.07mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.039g 40%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.376mg 39%
Fats 20.94g 0.31g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 26.7mg 30%
Phosphorus 188mg 20mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.06g 22%
Iron 1.88mg 0.15mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.036mg 16%
Choline 93.7mg 10.2mg 15%
Calories 294kcal 53kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.065g 10%
Copper 0.119mg 0.042mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.216mg 9%
Fiber 0g 1.8g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 34µg 4%
Carbs 0g 13.34g 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.058mg 4%
Potassium 310mg 166mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.078mg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Sodium 72mg 2mg 3%
Calcium 17mg 37mg 2%
Folate 18µg 16µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.039mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 11.54g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 10.58g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.016mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.017mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.028mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.032mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.018mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.021mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Mandarin orange
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
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.