Lamb vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between lamb and cayenne pepper
- Lamb has more vitamin B12, while cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, vitamin C, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B2.
- Cayenne pepper covers your daily need for vitamin A 231% more than lamb.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32.
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 Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +560.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +770.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +549.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +213.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +55.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8990.9% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +21207.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +228% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +267.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1784.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1645.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +488.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 29.83mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 2.45mg | 178% |
| Fiber | 0g | 27.2g | 109% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0µg | 106% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 2mg | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 76.4mg | 85% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 7.8mg | 74% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 80.3µg | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.919mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 2014mg | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 8.37g | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 8.8µg | 32% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 152mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.373mg | 28% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 12.01g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 3.26g | 25% |
| Folate | 18µg | 106µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 0g | 56.63g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.328mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.48mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 293mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 2.75g | 15% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 148mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 8.701mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 13% | |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 51.5mg | 8% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 17.27g | 6% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 318kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 8.3g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 120kcal | 265kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.2 | 3.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 0g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin D* | 2 IU | 0 IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 10.34g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +104.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +567.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +454.3% |






