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Lamb vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lamb and pistachios

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3, while pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, and fiber.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 131% more than lamb.
  • The amount of cholesterol in pistachios is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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
2
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +517.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.6%
Contains more IronIron +108.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +992.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5354.5%

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
7
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1207.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1129.3%
Contains more FatsFats +116.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +263.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
0
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +163.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +852.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.119mg 1.3mg 131%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.7mg 121%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 14.38g 86%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.87mg 64%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.2mg 51%
Phosphorus 188mg 490mg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Fats 20.94g 45.32g 38%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 23.257g 36%
Selenium 26.4µg 7µg 35%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.3mg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Iron 1.88mg 3.92mg 26%
Magnesium 23mg 121mg 23%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.2mg 21%
Potassium 310mg 1025mg 21%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.86mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Saturated fat 8.83g 5.907g 13%
Calories 294kcal 560kcal 13%
Carbs 0g 27.17g 9%
Protein 24.52g 20.16g 9%
Calcium 17mg 105mg 9%
Folate 18µg 51µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Sodium 72mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.52mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 0g 16.57g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.923g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.