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Lamb vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between lamb and sweet and sour

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2; however, sweet, and sour is richer in manganese.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% more.
  • Sweet and sour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sweet and sour is 70, 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 Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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
9
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 5.7% 3% 8.7% 7.9% 26% 2.5% 3% 48% 99% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.1%
Contains more IronIron +795.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +4855.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2585.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3359.1%

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.
Lamb
11
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% 1.5% 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 29% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 12% 4.4% 3.5% 5.6% 12% 0% 0.5% 6% 1.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3461.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +609.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +3804.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%

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
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +8981.5%
Contains more FatsFats +104600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Sweet and sour DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Protein 24.52g 0.27g 49%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.4µg 47%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.187mg 40%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.09mg 40%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.761mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 0.02g 32%
Phosphorus 188mg 7mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0g 22%
Iron 1.88mg 0.21mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.019mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 2.4mg 17%
Carbs 0g 38.22g 13%
Sodium 72mg 371mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.093mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.7mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0g 10%
Calories 294kcal 150kcal 7%
Potassium 310mg 99mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.053mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0.2µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.048mg 4%
Copper 0.119mg 0.079mg 4%
Folate 18µg 8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.01mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 38.12g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 18.75g N/A
Fiber 0g 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Lamb Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.