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Lamb vs. Soybean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lamb and soybeans

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, and zinc, while soybeans have more iron, manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of soybeans is 14.

The food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
2
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 61% 31% 45% 193% 136% 31% 105% 0.13% 107% 40%
Contains more ZincZinc +287.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more IronIron +173.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +242%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3645.5%

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 5.7% 0% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +268.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +317.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

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
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +133.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +132.9%

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
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.297 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.064 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +345.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +235.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Soybean DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Iron 1.88mg 5.14mg 41%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.399mg 39%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.824mg 35%
Selenium 26.4µg 7.3µg 35%
Saturated fat 8.83g 1.297g 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Copper 0.119mg 0.407mg 32%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.15mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 5.064g 24%
Fiber 0g 6g 24%
Fats 20.94g 8.97g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 1.981g 17%
Magnesium 23mg 86mg 15%
Protein 24.52g 18.21g 13%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 19.2µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.179mg 10%
Folate 18µg 54µg 9%
Calcium 17mg 102mg 9%
Phosphorus 188mg 245mg 8%
Choline 93.7mg 47.5mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.234mg 8%
Calories 294kcal 172kcal 6%
Potassium 310mg 515mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.155mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.285mg 3%
Carbs 0g 8.36g 3%
Sodium 72mg 1mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.36g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.242mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0.723mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.807mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 1.355mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 1.108mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.224mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0.831mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0.449mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Soybean
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
23%
Soybean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
75%
Soybean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.533g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.