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Lamb vs. Rabbit Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Rabbit Meat

  • Lamb has more Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, while Rabbit Meat has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Rabbit Meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 165% more than Lamb.
  • Lamb contains 8 times more Saturated Fat than Rabbit Meat. While Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, Rabbit Meat contains only 1.05g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Game meat, rabbit, wild, cooked, stewed.

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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 Zinc +87.4%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +158%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +47.9%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 182% 23% 103% 31% 6% 65% 59% 0% 83%
Contains more Zinc +87.4%
Contains more Selenium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +158%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +47.9%
Equal in Calcium - 18

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 5% 17% 120% 0% 79% 6% 814% 4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +161.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +155.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +496.6%
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +156.1%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
33% 4% 61% 2%
Protein: 33.02 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.37 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Fats +496.6%
Contains more Protein +34.7%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +156.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
39% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.68 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +828.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Rabbit Meat Opinion
Protein 24.52g 33.02g Rabbit Meat
Fats 20.94g 3.51g Lamb
Calories 294kcal 173kcal Lamb
Calcium 17mg 18mg Rabbit Meat
Iron 1.88mg 4.85mg Rabbit Meat
Magnesium 23mg 31mg Rabbit Meat
Phosphorus 188mg 240mg Rabbit Meat
Potassium 310mg 343mg Rabbit Meat
Sodium 72mg 45mg Rabbit Meat
Zinc 4.46mg 2.38mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.176mg Rabbit Meat
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 15.2µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.41mg Rabbit Meat
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.02mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.07mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.4mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.34mg Rabbit Meat
Folate 18µg 8µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 6.51µg Rabbit Meat
Vitamin K 4.6µg 1.5µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.436mg Rabbit Meat
Threonine 1.05mg 1.477mg Rabbit Meat
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.567mg Rabbit Meat
Leucine 1.908mg 2.573mg Rabbit Meat
Lysine 2.166mg 2.891mg Rabbit Meat
Methionine 0.629mg 0.826mg Rabbit Meat
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.355mg Rabbit Meat
Valine 1.323mg 1.678mg Rabbit Meat
Histidine 0.777mg 0.926mg Rabbit Meat
Cholesterol 97mg 123mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 1.05g Rabbit Meat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.95g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.68g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Rabbit Meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
88%
Rabbit Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
55%
Rabbit Meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rabbit Meat
Rabbit Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rabbit Meat
Rabbit Meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rabbit Meat
Rabbit Meat is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Rabbit Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174348/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.