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Macadamia vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macadamia and Lamb

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 179% more than Lamb.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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 +465.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more IronIron +96.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +535.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18677.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +633.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1095%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 FatsFats +261.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +39%
Contains more ProteinProtein +210%
Contains more WaterWater +3850%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +567.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.51g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Lamb Opinion
Calories 718kcal 294kcal Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 75.77g 20.94g Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Net carbs 5.22g 0g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 0g Macadamia
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 130mg 23mg Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 17mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 310mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 1.88mg Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g 0g Lamb
Fiber 8.6g 0g Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.119mg Macadamia
Zinc 1.3mg 4.46mg Lamb
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 188mg
Sodium 5mg 72mg Macadamia
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.14mg Macadamia
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 4.131mg 0.022mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.1mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.66mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.13mg Macadamia
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 11µg 18µg Lamb
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 12.061g 8.83g Lamb
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 8.82g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 1.51g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.37mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.314mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.602mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.018mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.023mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.363mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.195mg 0.777mg Lamb
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
40%
Macadamia
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.