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Lamb vs. Oregano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb and oregano different?

  • Lamb is higher in vitamin B12; however, oregano is richer in vitamin K, iron, manganese, fiber, calcium, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for oregano is 514% higher.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Spices, oregano, dried are the varieties used in this article.

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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
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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 193% 479% 111% 1380% 211% 73% 63% 3.3% 651% 25%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +486.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1073.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9294.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +306.5%
Contains more IronIron +1857.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +431.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22581.8%

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
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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 7.7% 28% 365% 0% 44% 122% 87% 55% 241% 0% 1554% 178% 18%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +12942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +703.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13415.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1216.7%

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
9% 4% 69% 10% 8%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 4.28 g
Carbs: 68.92 g
Water: 9.93 g
Other: 7.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +172.4%
Contains more FatsFats +389.3%
Contains more WaterWater +441%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +859.8%

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
43% 20% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.369 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1131.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.369g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Oregano DV% diff.
Vitamin K 4.6µg 621.7µg 514%
Iron 1.88mg 36.8mg 437%
Manganese 0.022mg 4.99mg 216%
Fiber 0g 42.5g 170%
Calcium 17mg 1597mg 158%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 18.26mg 121%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.044mg 70%
Magnesium 23mg 270mg 59%
Copper 0.119mg 0.633mg 57%
Folate 18µg 237µg 55%
Selenium 26.4µg 4.5µg 40%
Saturated fat 8.83g 1.551g 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Protein 24.52g 9g 31%
Potassium 310mg 1260mg 28%
Fats 20.94g 4.28g 26%
Carbs 0g 68.92g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.528mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.716g 20%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.69mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.64mg 13%
Choline 93.7mg 32.3mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 85µg 9%
Phosphorus 188mg 148mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.177mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.921mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 25mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.369g 1%
Fructose 1.13g 1%
Calories 294kcal 265kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 26.42g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.203mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.322mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.441mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.78mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.5mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.127mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.449mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.585mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.144mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.621g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Oregano
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
208%
Oregano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
319%
Oregano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oregano
Oregano contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oregano
Oregano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.279g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oregano
Oregano is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Oregano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171328/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.