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Lamb vs. Flax — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lamb and Flax

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, however, Flax is richer in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 129% more.
  • Flax contains 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
Lamb
2
:
8
Flax
Flax
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +204.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1604.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +925.2%
Contains more Manganese +11181.8%
Equal in Zinc - 4.34
Equal in Selenium - 25.4
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +204.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1604.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +925.2%
Contains more Manganese +11181.8%
Equal in Zinc - 4.34
Equal in Selenium - 25.4

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
5
:
6
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1544%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.8%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.3
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%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1544%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.8%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Flax
Flax
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Water +671.8%
Contains more Fats +101.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +352.4%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Flax
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 Protein +34.1%
Contains more Water +671.8%
Contains more Fats +101.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +352.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
2
Flax
Flax
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1802.6%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Flax
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
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
191%
Flax

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 contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.167g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax 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 - 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.