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Lamb vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Spelt

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Spelt has more Manganese, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 106% more than Spelt.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Spelt, cooked.

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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
6
:
4
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains more Zinc +256.8%
Contains more Selenium +560%
Contains more Magnesium +113%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +80.7%
Contains more Manganese +4859.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains more Potassium +116.8%
Contains more Zinc +256.8%
Contains more Selenium +560%
Contains more Magnesium +113%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +80.7%
Contains more Manganese +4859.1%

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
8
:
3
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.103
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.103

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
:
2
Spelt
Contains more Protein +345.8%
Contains more Fats +2363.5%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.9%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +345.8%
Contains more Fats +2363.5%
Contains more Other +26.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 0g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 24.52g 5.5g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.85g Lamb
Carbs 0g 26.44g Spelt
Calories 294kcal 127kcal Lamb
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Fiber 0g 3.9g Spelt
Calcium 17mg 10mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 1.67mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 49mg Spelt
Phosphorus 188mg 150mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 143mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 4.46mg 1.25mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.215mg Spelt
Manganese 0.022mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 26.4µg 4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.26mg Spelt
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.103mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.03mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.57mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.08mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 13µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 8.83g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.