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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 of Vitamin A 231% more than Lamb.

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

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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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

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%
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 255% 2497% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 +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%

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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
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 +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +636.6%

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
23% 19% 58%
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Cayenne pepper Opinion
Calories 294kcal 318kcal Cayenne pepper
Protein 24.52g 12.01g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 17.27g Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Net carbs 0g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 0g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Calcium 17mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 310mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 1.88mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Sugar 0g 10.34g Lamb
Fiber 0g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.119mg 0.373mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 4.46mg 2.48mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 293mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 72mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0.14mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 26.4µg 8.8µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.328mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Folate 18µg 106µg Cayenne pepper
Choline 93.7mg 51.5mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 3.26g Cayenne pepper
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 2.75g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 8.37g Cayenne pepper
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Cayenne pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
360%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.57g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.