Lamb vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between lamb and spelt
- Lamb has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, spelt is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Spelt's daily need coverage for manganese is 129% more.
- Spelt contains less cholesterol.
- Spelt has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of spelt is 63, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.
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 Spelt, uncooked.
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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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +491.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +329.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13459.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +27.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +464.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +264% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +761.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +387.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1882% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 2.983mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0µg | 106% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.511mg | 44% |
| Fiber | 0g | 10.7g | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 0.406g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 4.44mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 401mg | 30% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 2.43g | 28% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 11.7µg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 136mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 0g | 70.19g | 23% |
| Starch | 53.92g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.364mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 0.445g | 21% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 14.57g | 20% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 3.28mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.113mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.068mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Folate | 18µg | 45µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.79mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 1.258g | 2% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 338kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 388mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 6.843mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 59.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0g | 6.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.443mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.07mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.737mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.424g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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.