Lamb vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between lamb and potatoes
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and choline; however, potatoes have more vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
- Potatoes have a higher glycemic index than lamb.
Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Potatoes, flesh, and skin, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1386.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +681.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +527.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +130% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +674.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0µg | 106% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.4µg | 47% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 2.05g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 0.025g | 40% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 0.3mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 1.061mg | 35% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 0.09g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 19.7mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 0.002g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 57mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.032mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 12.1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.298mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.81mg | 13% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 77kcal | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 0.042g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.1g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.295mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 17.49g | 6% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 425mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.081mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Folate | 18µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 15.39g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1096.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23166.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +440900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3495.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |