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Lamb vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lamb and soybean meal

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, while soybean meal has more copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, folate, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B1.
  • Soybean meal's daily need coverage for copper is 209% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in soybean meal is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of soybean meal is 68.

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 Soy meal, defatted, raw.

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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
1
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 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1230.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1335.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +703.2%
Contains more IronIron +628.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1580.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +272.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17172.7%

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
6
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 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +591%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1583.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

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
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more FatsFats +776.2%
Contains more WaterWater +674.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +100.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +580.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
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 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2056.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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 meal
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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Soybean meal DV% diff.
Copper 0.119mg 2mg 209%
Manganese 0.022mg 3.8mg 164%
Iron 1.88mg 13.7mg 148%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Phosphorus 188mg 701mg 73%
Folate 18µg 303µg 71%
Magnesium 23mg 306mg 67%
Potassium 310mg 2490mg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.691mg 49%
Protein 24.52g 49.2g 49%
Selenium 26.4µg 3.3µg 42%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.268g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.569mg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 2.39g 29%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.976mg 26%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.587mg 25%
Calcium 17mg 244mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.409g 21%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Carbs 0g 35.89g 12%
Zinc 4.46mg 5.06mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Sodium 72mg 3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.045g 3%
Calories 294kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 35.89g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.251mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.653mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 1.952mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 2.18mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 3.66mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 2.991mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.606mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 2.346mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 2.243mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 1.212mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Soybean meal
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
58%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.562g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
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 meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.