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Lamb vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lamb and soybean raw

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12; however, soybean raw is richer in iron, copper, manganese, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B2, and potassium.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily iron needs 173% more than lamb.
  • Soybean raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of soybean raw is 14, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.

Specific 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 seeds, 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 200% 83% 159% 589% 553% 133% 302% 0.26% 328% 97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1117.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1529.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +479.7%
Contains more IronIron +735.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1293.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +274.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11340.9%
~equal in Zinc ~4.89mg

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
3
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 20% 0.33% 17% 0% 219% 201% 30% 48% 87% 0% 118% 281% 63%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +774%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +248%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +921.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1983.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.7%

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
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +529%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +493.9%
~equal in Fats ~19.94g

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 2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.255 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +645.4%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Soybean raw DV% diff.
Iron 1.88mg 15.7mg 173%
Copper 0.119mg 1.658mg 171%
Manganese 0.022mg 2.517mg 108%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Folate 18µg 375µg 89%
Phosphorus 188mg 704mg 74%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.874mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 11.255g 65%
Magnesium 23mg 280mg 61%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.87mg 48%
Potassium 310mg 1797mg 44%
Fiber 0g 9.3g 37%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 47µg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.623mg 31%
Saturated fat 8.83g 2.884g 27%
Calcium 17mg 277mg 26%
Protein 24.52g 36.49g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.377mg 19%
Selenium 26.4µg 17.8µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 4.404g 11%
Carbs 0g 30.16g 10%
Calories 294kcal 446kcal 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.85mg 5%
Choline 93.7mg 115.9mg 4%
Zinc 4.46mg 4.89mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.793mg 3%
Sodium 72mg 2mg 3%
Fats 20.94g 19.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 20.86g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 7.33g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.591mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 1.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 1.971mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 3.309mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 2.706mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 2.122mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 2.029mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 1.097mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Soybean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
83%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.946g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
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)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.