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Pea raw vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pea raw and lamb?

  • Pea raw is richer in vitamin C, fiber, manganese, and vitamin K, yet lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Pea raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index than pea raw.

We used Peas, green, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
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 +43.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1763.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27%
Contains more IronIron +27.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +259.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1366.7%

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 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +439.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.14mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +352.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5135%
~equal in Other ~0.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +707.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea raw Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Selenium 1.8µg 26.4µg 45%
Vitamin C 40mg 0mg 44%
Saturated fat 0.071g 8.83g 40%
Protein 5.42g 24.52g 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Fats 0.4g 20.94g 32%
Vitamin B3 2.09mg 6.66mg 29%
Zinc 1.24mg 4.46mg 29%
Fiber 5.7g 0g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.035g 8.82g 22%
Manganese 0.41mg 0.022mg 17%
Vitamin K 24.8µg 4.6µg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.266mg 0.1mg 14%
Choline 28.4mg 93.7mg 12%
Folate 65µg 18µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.104mg 0.66mg 11%
Calories 81kcal 294kcal 11%
Phosphorus 108mg 188mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.132mg 0.25mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.187g 1.51g 9%
Copper 0.176mg 0.119mg 6%
Carbs 14.45g 0g 5%
Iron 1.47mg 1.88mg 5%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 5mg 72mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.169mg 0.13mg 3%
Potassium 244mg 310mg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 25mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 8.75g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 5.67g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.14mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.203mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.195mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.323mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.317mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.082mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.2mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.235mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.107mg 0.777mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea raw Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Pea raw
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.759g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea raw
Pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.