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Lamb vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb and Whisky

  • Whisky contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Lamb.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 106% higher.
  • Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat.

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 Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof.

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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
9
:
1
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +9300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6166.7%
Contains more Potassium +30900%
Contains more Zinc +22200%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Whisky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +9300%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +6166.7%
Contains more Potassium +30900%
Contains more Zinc +22200%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
10
:
0
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Whisky
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% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13220%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Whisky
Whisky
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +4290.2%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Whisky
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19%
Contains more Other +4290.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.1g Whisky
Protein 24.52g 0g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0g Lamb
Carbs 0g 0.1g Whisky
Calories 294kcal 250kcal Lamb
Sugar 0g 0.1g Lamb
Calcium 17mg 0mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.02mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 0mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 3mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 1mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 4.46mg 0.02mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.014mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg Lamb
Selenium 26.4µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.008mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.001mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.05mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 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 Whisky
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0g Whisky
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0g Lamb

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Lamb Whisky
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Whisky
Whisky is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.