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Lamb vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lamb and Wheat different?

  • Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, while Wheat is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wheat covers your daily need of Manganese 130% more than Lamb.
  • Wheat is lower in Cholesterol.

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Wheat, durum types were 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.
Lamb
Lamb
1
:
9
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Magnesium +526.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.2%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +364.7%
Contains more Manganese +13590.9%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.16
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +87.2%
Contains more Magnesium +526.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.2%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +364.7%
Contains more Manganese +13590.9%
Contains more Selenium +238.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.16

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
5
:
5
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.3%
Contains more Folate +138.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.738
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%
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +319%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.3%
Contains more Folate +138.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 6.738

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Fats +747.8%
Contains more Water +391%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +117.1%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Protein +79.2%
Contains more Fats +747.8%
Contains more Water +391%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +117.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Wheat
Wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2464%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2464%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 0g 71.13g Wheat
Protein 24.52g 13.68g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 2.47g Lamb
Carbs 0g 71.13g Wheat
Calories 294kcal 339kcal Wheat
Calcium 17mg 34mg Wheat
Iron 1.88mg 3.52mg Wheat
Magnesium 23mg 144mg Wheat
Phosphorus 188mg 508mg Wheat
Potassium 310mg 431mg Wheat
Sodium 72mg 2mg Wheat
Zinc 4.46mg 4.16mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.553mg Wheat
Manganese 0.022mg 3.012mg Wheat
Selenium 26.4µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.121mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.935mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.419mg Wheat
Folate 18µg 43µg Wheat
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.176mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.366mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.533mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.934mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.303mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.221mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.681mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.594mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.322mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.344g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.978g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb Wheat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.376g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.