Pasta vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pasta and lamb?
- Pasta is richer in folate and vitamin B1, yet lamb is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and iron.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 100% higher.
- Pasta has 4 times more folate than lamb. Pasta has 64µg of folate, while lamb has 18µg.
- Pasta contains less cholesterol.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index than pasta.
We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +918.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1191.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +64.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +696.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +198.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +571.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +260.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +282.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1721.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +376.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1894.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7012.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 2.55µg | 100% |
| Selenium | 26.4µg | 48% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 8.83g | 39% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 24.52g | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 6.66mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 4.46mg | 35% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 20.94g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 8.82g | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 97mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 188mg | 18% |
| Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
| Folate | 64µg | 18µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.66mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.022mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.88mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 294kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 0g | 8% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 310mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1.51g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.119mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins