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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
:
Contains more Phosphorus +506.5%
Contains more Zinc +1437.9%
Contains more Selenium +48.3%
Contains more Calcium +1105.9%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains more Magnesium +952.2%
Contains more Potassium +372.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Copper +309.2%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.5%
Contains more Zinc +1437.9%
Contains more Selenium +48.3%
Contains more Calcium +1105.9%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains more Magnesium +952.2%
Contains more Potassium +372.3%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Copper +309.2%
Contains more Manganese +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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +616.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +143.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +616.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
:
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +20840%
Contains more Water +145.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +302.4%
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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +20840%
Contains more Water +145.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +302.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27462.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2920%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
18% 32% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27462.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2920%
Contains less Saturated 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 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Molasses
Molasses is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
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.