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Lamb vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Lamb and Vegetable?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Vegetable is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, and Vitamin K.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% higher.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
3
Vegetable
Vegetable
Contains more Iron +129.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.6%
Contains more Potassium +83.4%
Contains more Zinc +810.2%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Manganese +1622.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Vegetable
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 31% 16% 22% 15% 5% 14% 28% 50% 2%
Contains more Iron +129.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +268.6%
Contains more Potassium +83.4%
Contains more Zinc +810.2%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +8700%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains less Sodium -51.4%
Contains more Manganese +1622.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 22

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
7
:
5
Vegetable
Vegetable
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +410.9%
Equal in Folate - 19
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%
Vegetable
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 257% 8% 0% 11% 18% 28% 16% 10% 18% 15% 0% 59%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +410.9%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Vegetable
Vegetable
Contains more Protein +757.3%
Contains more Fats +13860%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.9%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Vegetable
3% 13% 83%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 13.09 g
Water: 83.23 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more Protein +757.3%
Contains more Fats +13860%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Vegetable
Vegetable
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1997.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Vegetable
27% 9% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.031 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1997.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Vegetable Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.69g Vegetable
Protein 24.52g 2.86g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.15g Lamb
Carbs 0g 13.09g Vegetable
Calories 294kcal 65kcal Lamb
Sugar 0g 3.12g Lamb
Fiber 0g 4.4g Vegetable
Calcium 17mg 25mg Vegetable
Iron 1.88mg 0.82mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 51mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 169mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 35mg Vegetable
Zinc 4.46mg 0.49mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.083mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.379mg Vegetable
Selenium 26.4µg 0.3µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 4277IU Vegetable
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 214µg Vegetable
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.38mg Vegetable
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 3.2mg Vegetable
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.071mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.12mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.851mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.151mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.074mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 19µg Vegetable
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 23.5µg Vegetable
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.029mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.115mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.139mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.19mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.17mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.034mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.12mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.149mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.073mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Vegetable
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.031g Vegetable
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.01g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.072g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Vegetable
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Vegetable
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
19%
Vegetable

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable
Vegetable contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.799g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable
Vegetable is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
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. Vegetable - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170472/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.