Lamb vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lamb and wafer different?
- Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, wafer is richer in copper, manganese, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 103% higher.
- Lamb contains 49 times more cholesterol than wafer. While lamb contains 97mg of cholesterol, wafer contains only 2mg.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than wafer (61).
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +309.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +363.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +82.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +289.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3063.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +154.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +555.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +414.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +103% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1093.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +175% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.09µg | 103% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 5.7µg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.463mg | 38% |
| Protein | 24.52g | 6.6g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 2mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.09mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.696mg | 29% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 4.01mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 0g | 72.7g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 2.858mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 580mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 8.83g | 4.241g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 4.153g | 18% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 14.3mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.4g | 14% |
| Fats | 20.94g | 14.2g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 4.865g | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.203mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 132mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 53mg | 7% |
| Folate | 18µg | 47µg | 7% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 433kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.381mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.051mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.72mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 210mg | 3% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.266mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 69.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 37.43g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.261mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.308mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.323mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wafer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.589g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 508mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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