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Lamb vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb and molasses?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B3, yet molasses are richer in manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, copper, iron, and potassium.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Lamb has 491 times more saturated Fat than molasses. Lamb has 8.83g of saturated Fat, while molasses have 0.018g.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Molasses types in this comparison.

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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
3
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 173% 62% 129% 177% 162% 7.9% 13% 4.8% 200% 97%
Contains more ZincZinc +1437.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +506.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +952.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1105.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +372.3%
Contains more IronIron +151.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6854.5%

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
9
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% 3% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0.46% 17% 48% 155% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +616.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +415.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +20840%
Contains more WaterWater +145.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +302.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27462.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2920%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Molasses
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Molasses Opinion
Calories 294kcal 290kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 0g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.1g Lamb
Net carbs 0g 74.73g Molasses
Carbs 0g 74.73g Molasses
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Molasses
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 242mg Molasses
Calcium 17mg 205mg Molasses
Potassium 310mg 1464mg Molasses
Iron 1.88mg 4.72mg Molasses
Sugar 0g 74.72g Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.487mg Molasses
Zinc 4.46mg 0.29mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 31mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 37mg Molasses
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 1.53mg Molasses
Selenium 26.4µg 17.8µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.041mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.002mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.93mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.67mg Molasses
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 0µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg 13.3mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.018g Molasses
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.032g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.05g Lamb
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
Fructose 12.79g Molasses

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Molasses
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
18%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.812g)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.