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Oysters vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oysters and Lamb

  • Oysters has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Calcium, while Lamb has more Vitamin B3.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 674% higher.
  • Lamb contains 48 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Lamb contains 0.119mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Oysters is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
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Lamb
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +389.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +1662.3%
Contains more Copper +4695.8%
Contains more Manganese +2586.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.6%
Contains more Potassium +123%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +582.4%
Contains more Iron +389.9%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Zinc +1662.3%
Contains more Copper +4695.8%
Contains more Manganese +2586.4%
Contains more Selenium +49.6%
Contains more Potassium +123%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 188

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.
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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +130%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +512.3%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +45.6%
Contains more Other +85.4%
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +512.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1643.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1643.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 3.42g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 294kcal Lamb
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Lamb
Calcium 116mg 17mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.88mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 23mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 188mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 166mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 78.6mg 4.46mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.119mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.022mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 26.4µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.14mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 14µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 2.55µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.046mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.716mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.762mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.257mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.523mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.22mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 79mg 97mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Lamb
Saturated Fat 0.948g 8.83g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.51g Lamb
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Lamb
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
197%
Oysters
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.882g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.

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