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Lamb vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lamb and Oatmeal

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Choline, and Phosphorus, however, Oatmeal is higher in Iron, and Manganese.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Oatmeal.

Food varieties used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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
5
:
5
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +408.2%
Contains more Zinc +619.4%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Selenium +428%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Iron +217%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Manganese +2436.4%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.2%
Contains more Potassium +408.2%
Contains more Zinc +619.4%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Selenium +428%
Contains more Calcium +370.6%
Contains more Iron +217%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains less Sodium -31.9%
Contains more Manganese +2436.4%

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
7
:
4
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
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%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +123.1%
Contains more Folate +144.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Protein +934.6%
Contains more Fats +1439.7%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +56.4%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +934.6%
Contains more Fats +1439.7%
Contains more Other +43.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +56.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2155.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2155.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +254.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.97g Oatmeal
Protein 24.52g 2.37g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 1.36g Lamb
Carbs 0g 11.67g Oatmeal
Calories 294kcal 68kcal Lamb
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0g 0.46g Lamb
Fiber 0g 1.7g Oatmeal
Calcium 17mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 1.88mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 23mg 26mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 188mg 77mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 61mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 4.46mg 0.62mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.066mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 26.4µg 5µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.07mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.215mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.025mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.317mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 18µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.4µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.04mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.083mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.105mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.2mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.135mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.04mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.13mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.151mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.057mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.391g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.426g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.604g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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.
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.