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Lamb vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lamb and poppy seed

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3; however, poppy seed is higher in manganese, copper, calcium, iron, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily manganese needs 291% more than lamb.

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

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1408.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8358.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.9%
Contains more IronIron +419.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1267.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +362.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30386.4%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +964.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +754%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +355.6%
~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
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.3%
Contains more WaterWater +802.9%
Contains more FatsFats +98.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +676.8%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +47.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1792%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Poppy seed
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 Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 0.022mg 6.707mg 291%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 28.569g 180%
Copper 0.119mg 1.627mg 168%
Calcium 17mg 1438mg 142%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Iron 1.88mg 9.76mg 99%
Phosphorus 188mg 870mg 97%
Fiber 0g 19.5g 78%
Magnesium 23mg 347mg 77%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.854mg 63%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.896mg 36%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 41.56g 32%
Zinc 4.46mg 7.9mg 31%
Selenium 26.4µg 13.5µg 23%
Saturated fat 8.83g 4.517g 20%
Folate 18µg 82µg 16%
Choline 93.7mg 8.8mg 15%
Protein 24.52g 17.99g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.1mg 12%
Calories 294kcal 525kcal 12%
Potassium 310mg 719mg 12%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.77mg 11%
Carbs 0g 28.13g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.247mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.324mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 5.982g 7%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 72mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 8.63g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 2.99g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.313g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
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 - $0.1)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.