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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +726.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +184.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +930.3% |
