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Lamb vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Safflower

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, while Safflower has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Iron, and Folate.
  • Safflower covers your daily need of Copper 181% more than Lamb.

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 Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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
1
:
9
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +160.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1434.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.6%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Copper +1368.1%
Contains more Manganese +9054.5%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Safflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 184% 253% 276% 61% 1% 138% 583% 263% 0%
Contains more Calcium +358.8%
Contains more Iron +160.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1434.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.6%
Contains more Potassium +121.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Copper +1368.1%
Contains more Manganese +9054.5%

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
Lamb
5
:
6
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1063%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +510.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +788.9%
Lamb
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%
Safflower
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 120% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +191.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1063%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +510.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +788.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Water +855.9%
Contains more Fats +83.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +565.9%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Safflower
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more Protein +51.5%
Contains more Water +855.9%
Contains more Fats +83.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +565.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Safflower
Safflower
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1769.1%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Safflower
10% 13% 77%
Saturated Fat: 3.682 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.223 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +81.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1769.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Safflower Opinion
Net carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Protein 24.52g 16.18g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 38.45g Safflower
Carbs 0g 34.29g Safflower
Calories 294kcal 517kcal Safflower
Calcium 17mg 78mg Safflower
Iron 1.88mg 4.9mg Safflower
Magnesium 23mg 353mg Safflower
Phosphorus 188mg 644mg Safflower
Potassium 310mg 687mg Safflower
Sodium 72mg 3mg Safflower
Zinc 4.46mg 5.05mg Safflower
Copper 0.119mg 1.747mg Safflower
Manganese 0.022mg 2.014mg Safflower
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Safflower
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Safflower
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 1.163mg Safflower
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.415mg Safflower
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.284mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 4.03mg Safflower
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 1.17mg Safflower
Folate 18µg 160µg Safflower
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.183mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.586mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.717mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.154mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.534mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.284mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.806mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 1.025mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.452mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Safflower
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.682g Safflower
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 4.848g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 28.223g Safflower

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Safflower
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
89%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.148g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.