Rice vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rice and lamb?
- Rice is higher in manganese, yet lamb is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and choline.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% more.
- Rice has 21 times more manganese than lamb. While rice has 0.472mg of manganese, lamb has only 0.022mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in rice is lower.
- The glycemic index of lamb is lower.
We used Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this article.
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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 | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2045.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +785.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +810.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +337.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +252% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +63% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +222.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1823.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +4361.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +811.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7378.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9922.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1886.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Protein | 2.69g | 24.52g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 8.83g | 40% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 4.46mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 26.4µg | 34% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 20.94g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 6.66mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 8.82g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 188mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.022mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.25mg | 18% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 93.7mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1.51g | 10% |
| Folate | 58µg | 18µg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 1.88mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 28.17g | 0g | 9% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 310mg | 8% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 294kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.119mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.66mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.6µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.14mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.77g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.096mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.222mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.164mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.063mg | 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
12%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.753g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins