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Lamb vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lamb and peanut butter

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, peanut butter is richer in manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B3, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 106% more than peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of peanut butter is 14, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt.

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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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +543.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +630.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +188.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +254.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7468.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.74mg

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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +239.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more WaterWater +4267.5%
Contains more FatsFats +145.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +252.4%
~equal in Protein ~22.21g

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
21% 53% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -14.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +194.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +730.1%

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 butter
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Peanut butter DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 12.535g 74%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.665mg 71%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 9.1mg 60%
Fats 20.94g 51.36g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 25.941g 43%
Selenium 26.4µg 4.1µg 41%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 13.112mg 40%
Magnesium 23mg 168mg 35%
Copper 0.119mg 0.422mg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.441mg 24%
Phosphorus 188mg 335mg 21%
Fiber 0g 5g 20%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.51mg 18%
Folate 18µg 87µg 17%
Calories 294kcal 598kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.137mg 10%
Potassium 310mg 558mg 7%
Carbs 0g 22.31g 7%
Saturated fat 8.83g 10.325g 7%
Choline 93.7mg 63mg 6%
Protein 24.52g 22.21g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.15mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.192mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.3µg 4%
Calcium 17mg 49mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 17mg 2%
Iron 1.88mg 1.74mg 2%
Starch 3.56g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 17.31g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 10.49g N/A
Trans fat 0.075g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.231mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.525mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.616mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.546mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.681mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.265mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.202mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.782mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.557mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Peanut butter
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
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.495g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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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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 butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.