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Oat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oat and Lamb

  • Oat has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 213% more than Lamb.
  • Oat contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oat
8
:
2
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains more Magnesium +669.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.2%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +426.1%
Contains more Manganese +22245.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +217.6%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains more Magnesium +669.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +178.2%
Contains more Potassium +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Copper +426.1%
Contains more Manganese +22245.5%
Contains more Zinc +12.3%

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.
Oat
3
:
7
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin B1 +663%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.4%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +593%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
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 B1 +663%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.4%
Contains more Folate +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +593%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
:
3
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +109.8%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Water +553.5%
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 Other +109.8%
Contains more Protein +45.2%
Contains more Fats +203.5%
Contains more Water +553.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
:
1
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +305%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 0g Oat
Protein 16.89g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 6.9g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 66.27g 0g Oat
Calories 389kcal 294kcal Oat
Fiber 10.6g 0g Oat
Calcium 54mg 17mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 1.88mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 23mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 188mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 310mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 72mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.626mg 0.119mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.022mg Oat
Selenium 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.1mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.66mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 56µg 18µg Oat
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.575mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.694mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.284mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.701mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.312mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.937mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.405mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 8.83g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 1.51g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Oat
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat
Oat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.613g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.