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Lamb vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb and Wheat gluten

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5, however, Wheat gluten has more Iron, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 106% higher.
  • Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Potassium +210%
Contains more Zinc +424.7%
Contains more Calcium +735.3%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Potassium +210%
Contains more Zinc +424.7%
Contains more Calcium +735.3%
Contains more Iron +176.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.3%
Contains less Sodium -59.7%
Contains more Copper +52.9%
Contains more Selenium +50.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 52% 12%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1031.9%
Contains more Water +555.1%
Contains more Protein +206.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22%
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +1031.9%
Contains more Water +555.1%
Contains more Protein +206.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +22%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5553.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5553.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%

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 gluten
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 0g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 24.52g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 20.94g 1.85g Lamb
Carbs 0g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 294kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 17mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.88mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 188mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 310mg 100mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 4.46mg 0.85mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.022mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 0µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.156g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.81g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.558g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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 gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.