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Lamb vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Spinach raw different?

  • Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Spinach raw is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Spinach raw is 399% higher.
  • Spinach raw has less Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Spinach, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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
Lamb
4
:
6
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Contains more Phosphorus +283.7%
Contains more Zinc +741.5%
Contains more Selenium +2540%
Contains more Calcium +482.4%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Magnesium +243.5%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains more Manganese +3977.3%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Copper - 0.13
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Spinach raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.7%
Contains more Zinc +741.5%
Contains more Selenium +2540%
Contains more Calcium +482.4%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Magnesium +243.5%
Contains more Potassium +80%
Contains more Manganese +3977.3%
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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
Lamb
6
:
6
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +819.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +977.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +10397.8%
Lamb
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%
Spinach raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +819.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +977.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +10397.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Contains more Protein +757.3%
Contains more Fats +5269.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Contains more Other +109.8%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Spinach raw
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Protein +757.3%
Contains more Fats +5269.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +70.1%
Contains more Other +109.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Spinach raw
Spinach raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +815.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Spinach raw
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +815.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Spinach raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.43g Spinach raw
Protein 24.52g 2.86g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.39g Lamb
Carbs 0g 3.63g Spinach raw
Calories 294kcal 23kcal Lamb
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Sugar 0g 0.42g Lamb
Fiber 0g 2.2g Spinach raw
Calcium 17mg 99mg Spinach raw
Iron 1.88mg 2.71mg Spinach raw
Magnesium 23mg 79mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 188mg 49mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 558mg Spinach raw
Sodium 72mg 79mg Lamb
Zinc 4.46mg 0.53mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.13mg Spinach raw
Manganese 0.022mg 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 26.4µg 1µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.03mg Spinach raw
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.078mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.189mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.724mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.065mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.195mg Spinach raw
Folate 18µg 194µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 482.9µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.039mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.122mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.147mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.223mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.174mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.053mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.129mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.161mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.064mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.063g Spinach raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.01g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.165g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Spinach raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
181%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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.

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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.