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Lamb vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between lamb and paprika

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12; however, paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, copper, and vitamin K.
  • Paprika covers your daily vitamin A needs 274% more than lamb.

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 Spices, paprika.

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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
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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +673.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1247.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +635.5%
Contains more IronIron +1024.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +499.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7127.3%
~equal in Zinc ~4.33mg
~equal in Sodium ~68mg

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
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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% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Paprika
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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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +230%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1546.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1645.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.2%

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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.4%
Contains more FatsFats +62.5%
Contains more WaterWater +377.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +843.9%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +420.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +414.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Paprika
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 price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Paprika Opinion
Calories 294kcal 282kcal Lamb
Protein 24.52g 14.14g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 12.89g Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Net carbs 0g 19.09g Paprika
Carbs 0g 53.99g Paprika
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 178mg Paprika
Calcium 17mg 229mg Paprika
Potassium 310mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 1.88mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 0g 10.34g Lamb
Fiber 0g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 0.119mg 0.713mg Paprika
Zinc 4.46mg 4.33mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 314mg Paprika
Sodium 72mg 68mg Paprika
Vitamin A 0IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 0µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 0.14mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 26.4µg 6.3µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 18µg 49µg Paprika
Choline 93.7mg 51.5mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 1.695g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.07mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.49mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.57mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.92mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.69mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.2mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.61mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.75mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.25mg Lamb
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.69g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.