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Lamb vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Seed different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, while Seed is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seed covers your daily need of Fiber 138% more than Lamb.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types were used 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
Lamb
0
:
10
Seed
Seed
Contains more Calcium +3611.8%
Contains more Iron +310.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1356.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.4%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +676.5%
Contains more Manganese +12277.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.58
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Calcium +3611.8%
Contains more Iron +310.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1356.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.4%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +676.5%
Contains more Manganese +12277.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.58

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
6
:
6
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
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%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +172.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Seed
Seed
Contains more Protein +48.2%
Contains more Water +826.2%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +485.4%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Protein +48.2%
Contains more Water +826.2%
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +485.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1467.2%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1467.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Seed Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.72g Seed
Protein 24.52g 16.54g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 0g 42.12g Seed
Calories 294kcal 486kcal Seed
Fiber 0g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 17mg 631mg Seed
Iron 1.88mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 23mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 188mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 310mg 407mg Seed
Sodium 72mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 4.46mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.119mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0.022mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 26.4µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.17mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 49µg Seed
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 1.05mg 0.709mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.801mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.371mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.97mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.588mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.016mg Seed
Valine 1.323mg 0.95mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.531mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.33g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.309g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Seed
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
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.