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Lamb vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lamb and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B1, iron, folate, and manganese.
  • Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 103% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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
5
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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +546.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +156.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.8%
Contains more IronIron +196.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3018.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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
5
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 0% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2733.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +602%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +452.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +644.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.442mg

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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +159.2%
Contains more FatsFats +142.4%
Contains more WaterWater +963.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +241.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +344.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.09µg 103%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.702mg 50%
Iron 1.88mg 5.57mg 46%
Sodium 72mg 941mg 38%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.69mg 34%
Saturated fat 8.83g 1.653g 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Protein 24.52g 9.46g 30%
Selenium 26.4µg 10.3µg 29%
Folate 18µg 134µg 29%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.686mg 29%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Carbs 0g 74.05g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 4.835g 22%
Fats 20.94g 8.64g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.487mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 1.986g 17%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 25.4µg 17%
Choline 93.7mg 16.7mg 14%
Phosphorus 188mg 102mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1.15mg 7%
Calories 294kcal 418kcal 6%
Potassium 310mg 152mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.086mg 3%
Copper 0.119mg 0.139mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.536mg 2%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.442mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 71.25g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Calcium 17mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.177g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 869mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.