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Lamb vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between lamb and vermicelli?

  • Lamb is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6, yet vermicelli is richer in copper, fiber, and choline.
  • Vermicelli's daily need coverage for copper is 200% higher.
  • Vermicelli contains less cholesterol.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index than vermicelli.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Vermicelli, made from soy 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
4
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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +840%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1510.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.81mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.24mg
~equal in Selenium ~27µg

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
9
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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +264.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24420%
Contains more FatsFats +20840%
Contains more WaterWater +351.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +580.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67746.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3582.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb Vermicelli
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Vermicelli DV% diff.
Copper 0.119mg 1.916mg 200%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Protein 24.52g 0.1g 49%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0mg 42%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.014g 40%
Fats 20.94g 0.1g 32%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Carbs 0g 82.32g 27%
Phosphorus 188mg 20mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.013g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0mg 19%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Choline 93.7mg 177mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.041g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg 10%
Potassium 310mg 3mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg 8%
Folate 18µg 0µg 5%
Magnesium 23mg 2mg 5%
Calcium 17mg 55mg 4%
Sodium 72mg 4mg 3%
Zinc 4.46mg 4.24mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.51mg 2%
Calories 294kcal 331kcal 2%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 3.8µg 1%
Selenium 26.4µg 27µg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Iron 1.88mg 1.81mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 78.42g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 17.44g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Vermicelli
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
9%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.