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Lamb vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lamb and sugar substitute

  • Lamb has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and potassium, while sugar substitute has more calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 112 times less zinc than lamb. Lamb contains 4.46mg of zinc, while sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.

The 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 Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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
8
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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +694.9%
Contains more IronIron +1075%
Contains more CopperCopper +1600%
Contains more ZincZinc +11050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5070.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1090.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +487.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +391.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Sugar substitute
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 Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 106%
Calcium 17mg 879mg 86%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Protein 24.52g 2.06g 45%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 42%
Saturated fat 8.83g 40%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.04mg 40%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 0g 32%
Carbs 0g 84.77g 28%
Phosphorus 188mg 8mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 22%
Iron 1.88mg 0.16mg 22%
Sodium 72mg 572mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.015mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Copper 0.119mg 0.007mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.08mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.015mg 9%
Potassium 310mg 39mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg 7%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Magnesium 23mg 6mg 4%
Calories 294kcal 347kcal 3%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 0g 84.17g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.03g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.