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Lamb vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and rye

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, rye has more manganese, fiber, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 111% higher.
  • Rye is lower in cholesterol.
  • Rye 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 Rye grain.

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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
2
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%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more ZincZinc +68.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +89.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +378.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more IronIron +39.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11613.6%

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%
Rye
Rye
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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% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +120.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

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
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1184.7%
Contains more WaterWater +406.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +91.5%

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
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4140.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +96.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.022mg 2.577mg 111%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Fiber 0g 15.1g 60%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.197g 39%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 1.63g 30%
Copper 0.119mg 0.367mg 28%
Protein 24.52g 10.34g 28%
Carbs 0g 75.86g 25%
Selenium 26.4µg 13.9µg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.208g 22%
Magnesium 23mg 110mg 21%
Phosphorus 188mg 332mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.316mg 18%
Zinc 4.46mg 2.65mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.456mg 16%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 4.27mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.294mg 13%
Choline 93.7mg 30.4mg 12%
Iron 1.88mg 2.63mg 9%
Potassium 310mg 510mg 6%
Folate 18µg 38µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.85mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.767g 5%
Sodium 72mg 2mg 3%
Calories 294kcal 338kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 5.9µg 1%
Calcium 17mg 24mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 60.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.98g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.251mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Rye
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
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.633g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.