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Lamb vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb and potato salad?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2, yet potato salad is richer in vitamin C.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Lamb has 14 times more zinc than potato salad. Lamb has 4.46mg of zinc, while potato salad has 0.31mg.
  • Potato salad contains less saturated fat.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index than potato salad.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Potato salad, home-prepared 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
Lamb
7
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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more IronIron +189.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1338.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +543.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +359.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.118mg

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
Lamb
10
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +648.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.141mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +814.9%
Contains more FatsFats +155.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.5%
Contains more OtherOther +137.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +255.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Potato salad DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Protein 24.52g 2.68g 44%
Selenium 26.4µg 4.1µg 41%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.31mg 38%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.89mg 36%
Saturated fat 8.83g 1.429g 34%
Sodium 72mg 529mg 20%
Fats 20.94g 8.2g 20%
Phosphorus 188mg 52mg 19%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 2.48g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.737g 15%
Iron 1.88mg 0.65mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.06mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Cholesterol 97mg 68mg 10%
Calories 294kcal 143kcal 8%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Carbs 0g 11.17g 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.534mg 3%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.101mg 3%
Folate 18µg 7µg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Potassium 310mg 254mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.141mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 9.87g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Copper 0.119mg 0.118mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.062mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Potato salad
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
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.401g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 457mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.