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Lamb vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Chia seeds different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, while Chia seeds is higher in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds 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
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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1356.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3611.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +310.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +676.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +357.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12277.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.1%
~equal in Zinc ~4.58mg

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
7
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% 3% 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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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
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 ProteinProtein +48.2%
Contains more WaterWater +826.2%
Contains more FatsFats +46.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +485.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +282%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Chia seeds
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 294kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 24.52g 16.54g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 0g 7.72g Chia seeds
Carbs 0g 42.12g Chia seeds
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Chia seeds
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 17mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 310mg 407mg Chia seeds
Iron 1.88mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Fiber 0g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 0.119mg 0.924mg Chia seeds
Zinc 4.46mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 188mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 72mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.5mg Chia seeds
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 26.4µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.62mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.17mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 49µg Chia seeds
Trans Fat 0.14g Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.33g Chia seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.309g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
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 Chia seeds
Valine 1.323mg 0.95mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.531mg Lamb
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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. Chia seeds - 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.