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Lamb vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb and peppermint?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet peppermint is richer in vitamin A, manganese, iron, vitamin C, and fiber.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index than peppermint.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Peppermint, fresh types in this comparison.

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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 57% 73% 50% 191% 110% 30% 31% 4% 153% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +301.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +247.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1329.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.5%
Contains more IronIron +170.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +176.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5245.5%

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 106% 71% 0% 0% 21% 61% 32% 20% 30% 0% 0% 86% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.266mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.129mg

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
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +553.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2127.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.4%
Contains more OtherOther +115.9%

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
31% 4% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26627.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +197.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Peppermint DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Manganese 0.022mg 1.176mg 50%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Protein 24.52g 3.75g 42%
Iron 1.88mg 5.08mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.246g 39%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fiber 0g 8g 32%
Fats 20.94g 0.94g 31%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.706mg 31%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.11mg 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 212µg 24%
Folate 18µg 114µg 24%
Calcium 17mg 243mg 23%
Copper 0.119mg 0.329mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.033g 22%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Phosphorus 188mg 73mg 16%
Magnesium 23mg 80mg 14%
Calories 294kcal 70kcal 11%
Potassium 310mg 569mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.508g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.338mg 6%
Carbs 0g 14.89g 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Sodium 72mg 31mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.082mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.266mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.89g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.129mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.058mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.154mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.281mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.191mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.075mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Peppermint
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
33%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.584g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.