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Lamb vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lamb and fish sandwiches?

  • Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, choline, and phosphorus, yet fish sandwiches are higher in manganese.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 78% more.
  • Lamb has 9 times more zinc than fish sandwiches. While lamb has 4.46mg of zinc, fish sandwiches have only 0.49mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in fish sandwiches is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lamb is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce types in this article.

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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
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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.5%
Contains more IronIron +25.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +58.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +810.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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%
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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +209.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +78.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +292.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +110%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +195.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.68µg 78%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.49mg 36%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 6.257g 32%
Saturated fat 8.83g 1.949g 31%
Protein 24.52g 10.29g 28%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.15mg 28%
Sodium 72mg 602mg 23%
Cholesterol 97mg 35mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 2.595g 16%
Selenium 26.4µg 18µg 15%
Fats 20.94g 12.45g 13%
Choline 93.7mg 28.9mg 12%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.264mg 11%
Phosphorus 188mg 116mg 10%
Carbs 0g 26.69g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 13.6µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.14mg 8%
Folate 18µg 46µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.37mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.07mg 5%
Copper 0.119mg 0.075mg 5%
Iron 1.88mg 1.5mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.55mg 3%
Potassium 310mg 206mg 3%
Fructose 1.47g 2%
Calories 294kcal 257kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 37mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 9IU 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 25.69g N/A
Magnesium 23mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.08g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g N/A

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.3%
Contains more FatsFats +68.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +159.8%
~equal in Water ~48.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +239.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314.4%

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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.