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Lamb vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb and peanuts different?

  • Lamb is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, peanuts are richer in copper, manganese, folate, vitamin E, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for peanuts is 114% higher.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than peanuts (13).

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Peanuts, all types, raw 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +630.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.4%
Contains more IronIron +143.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +861.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8690.9%

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%
Peanut
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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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1233.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +726.5%
Contains more FatsFats +135.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +184.1%
~equal in Protein ~25.8g

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +176.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +930.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Peanut
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 Peanut DV% diff.
Copper 0.119mg 1.144mg 114%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 15.558g 94%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.934mg 83%
Folate 18µg 240µg 56%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 8.33mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.64mg 45%
Fats 20.94g 49.24g 44%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 24.426g 39%
Magnesium 23mg 168mg 35%
Selenium 26.4µg 7.2µg 35%
Iron 1.88mg 4.58mg 34%
Fiber 0g 8.5g 34%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 12.066mg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 376mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.767mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.348mg 17%
Calories 294kcal 567kcal 14%
Potassium 310mg 705mg 12%
Saturated fat 8.83g 6.279g 12%
Zinc 4.46mg 3.27mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.135mg 9%
Calcium 17mg 92mg 8%
Choline 93.7mg 52.5mg 7%
Carbs 0g 16.13g 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Protein 24.52g 25.8g 3%
Sodium 72mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.63g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.