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Mixed nuts vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mixed nuts and lamb different?

  • Mixed nuts are higher in manganese, copper, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, and folate; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 106% higher.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than mixed nuts (24).

Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Lamb
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 +895.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +588.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.9%
Contains more IronIron +38.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +662.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Lamb
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 EVitamin E +5485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +23.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Lamb
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 FatsFats +157.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +251.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2482.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Lamb
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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +223%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +867.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~8.83g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mixed nuts Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Manganese 2.04mg 0.022mg 88%
Copper 0.907mg 0.119mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.612g 1.51g 87%
Fats 53.95g 20.94g 51%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 0.14mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 28.488g 8.82g 49%
Magnesium 229mg 23mg 49%
Phosphorus 456mg 188mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Fiber 7g 0g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.352mg 0.13mg 17%
Calories 607kcal 294kcal 16%
Folate 83µg 18µg 16%
Selenium 33.9µg 26.4µg 14%
Zinc 3.36mg 4.46mg 10%
Calcium 117mg 17mg 10%
Vitamin B5 1.14mg 0.66mg 10%
Iron 2.61mg 1.88mg 9%
Potassium 632mg 310mg 9%
Protein 20.04g 24.52g 9%
Choline 52mg 93.7mg 8%
Vitamin B3 7.709mg 6.66mg 7%
Carbs 21.05g 0g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.196mg 0.25mg 4%
Sodium 5mg 72mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 4.6µg 1%
Saturated fat 8.711g 8.83g 1%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 14.05g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.15g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.703mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.656mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.782mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.283mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.182mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.001mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.572mg 0.777mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mixed nuts Lamb
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
50%
Mixed nuts
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
Mixed nuts
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.