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Lamb vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and red cabbage

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and phosphorus; however, red cabbage has more vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Red cabbage has 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 Cabbage, red, 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.
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% 14% 21% 30% 5.7% 6% 13% 3.5% 32% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more IronIron +135%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +1927.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +526.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1004.5%

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
8
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 190% 19% 2.2% 0% 16% 16% 7.8% 8.8% 48% 0% 96% 14% 9.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1493.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +349%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +448%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +730.4%
~equal in Folate ~18µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1614.7%
Contains more FatsFats +12987.5%
Contains more OtherOther +26.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +68.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
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% 11% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1787.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Red cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Vitamin C 0mg 57mg 63%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg 47%
Protein 24.52g 1.43g 46%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.021g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.22mg 39%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.418mg 39%
Fats 20.94g 0.16g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 38.2µg 28%
Phosphorus 188mg 30mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.012g 22%
Choline 93.7mg 17.1mg 14%
Iron 1.88mg 0.8mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.069mg 14%
Calories 294kcal 31kcal 13%
Copper 0.119mg 0.017mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.08g 10%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.243mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.147mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.209mg 6%
Calcium 17mg 45mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.064mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.37g 2%
Sodium 72mg 27mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 16mg 2%
Fructose 1.48g 2%
Potassium 310mg 243mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.27g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 3.83g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.11mg 0%
Folate 18µg 18µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.039mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.034mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.046mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.049mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.036mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.048mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.024mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Red cabbage
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%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.809g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.