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Lamb vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are lamb and white chocolate different?

  • Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, choline, and copper; however, white chocolate is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 83% higher.
  • Lamb contains 9 times more vitamin B3 than white chocolate. While lamb contains 6.66mg of vitamin B3, white chocolate contains only 0.745mg.
  • White chocolate has less cholesterol.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than white chocolate (41).

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Candies, white chocolate 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.
Lamb
7
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 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more IronIron +683.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +502.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +486.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1070.6%
~equal in Potassium ~286mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~176mg

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
7
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 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +794%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +355.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97.8%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.608mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +317.7%
Contains more WaterWater +4032.3%
Contains more FatsFats +53.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~9.097g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb White chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.56µg 83%
Saturated fat 8.83g 19.412g 48%
Selenium 26.4µg 4.5µg 40%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.745mg 37%
Protein 24.52g 5.87g 37%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.74mg 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 21mg 25%
Iron 1.88mg 0.24mg 21%
Carbs 0g 59.24g 20%
Calcium 17mg 199mg 18%
Fats 20.94g 32.09g 17%
Choline 93.7mg 29.5mg 12%
Calories 294kcal 539kcal 12%
Copper 0.119mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.056mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.96mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 9.1µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.063mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 1.013g 3%
Folate 18µg 7µg 3%
Magnesium 23mg 12mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.282mg 2%
Phosphorus 188mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.608mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 9.097g 1%
Potassium 310mg 286mg 1%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.008mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Sodium 72mg 90mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 59.04g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 59g N/A
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.582g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.