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Lamb vs. Flax seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lamb and flax seeds

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12; however, flax seeds are richer in vitamin B1, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Flax seeds' daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 129% more.
  • Flax seeds contain less cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Seeds, flaxseed.

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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
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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1604.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.3%
Contains more IronIron +204.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +925.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11181.8%
~equal in Zinc ~4.34mg
~equal in Selenium ~25.4µg

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1544%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +383.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more WaterWater +671.8%
Contains more FatsFats +101.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +352.4%

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1802.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Flax seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 28.73g 181%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 1.644mg 129%
Copper 0.119mg 1.22mg 122%
Fiber 0g 27.3g 109%
Manganese 0.022mg 2.482mg 107%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Magnesium 23mg 392mg 88%
Phosphorus 188mg 642mg 65%
Iron 1.88mg 5.73mg 48%
Fats 20.94g 42.16g 33%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.473mg 26%
Calcium 17mg 255mg 24%
Saturated fat 8.83g 3.663g 23%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.08mg 22%
Folate 18µg 87µg 17%
Potassium 310mg 813mg 15%
Protein 24.52g 18.29g 12%
Calories 294kcal 534kcal 12%
Carbs 0g 28.88g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.985mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.161mg 7%
Choline 93.7mg 78.7mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 7.527g 3%
Selenium 26.4µg 25.4µg 2%
Sodium 72mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 4.46mg 4.34mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.31mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.58g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.55g N/A
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.957mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Flax 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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.167g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax 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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.