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Corn raw vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn raw and lamb different?

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and choline than corn raw.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Corn raw has less saturated fat.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than corn raw (52).

Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Lamb
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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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +640.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more IronIron +261.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +869.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4300%

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.
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Lamb
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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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +55%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +307.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.66mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +41.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +649.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1451.1%
Contains more OtherOther +30.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1941.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 0.6µg 26.4µg 47%
Protein 3.27g 24.52g 43%
Saturated fat 0.325g 8.83g 39%
Zinc 0.46mg 4.46mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 6.66mg 31%
Fats 1.35g 20.94g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.432g 8.82g 21%
Iron 0.52mg 1.88mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.25mg 15%
Phosphorus 89mg 188mg 14%
Choline 23mg 93.7mg 13%
Calories 86kcal 294kcal 10%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Copper 0.054mg 0.119mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 1.51g 7%
Manganese 0.163mg 0.022mg 6%
Carbs 18.7g 0g 6%
Folate 42µg 18µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.13mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 23mg 3%
Sodium 15mg 72mg 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Calcium 2mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 0.66mg 1%
Potassium 270mg 310mg 1%
Net carbs 16.7g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.26g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0.777mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Corn raw
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.