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Seed vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seed and Lamb different?

  • Seed is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, while Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Seed covers your daily need of Fiber 138% more than Lamb.
  • Seed contains 124 times more Manganese than Lamb. Seed contains 2.723mg of Manganese, while Lamb contains 0.022mg.

Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types were used 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.
Seed
10
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0
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +3611.8%
Contains more Iron +310.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1356.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.4%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +676.5%
Contains more Manganese +12277.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +3611.8%
Contains more Iron +310.6%
Contains more Magnesium +1356.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +357.4%
Contains more Potassium +31.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +676.5%
Contains more Manganese +12277.3%
Contains more Selenium +109.1%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46

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.
Seed
6
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6
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +172.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
3
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2
Lamb
Contains more Fats +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +485.4%
Contains more Protein +48.2%
Contains more Water +826.2%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 Fats +46.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +485.4%
Contains more Protein +48.2%
Contains more Water +826.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
2
:
1
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1467.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1467.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +282%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seed 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 0g Seed
Protein 16.54g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 30.74g 20.94g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 0g Seed
Calories 486kcal 294kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 0g Seed
Calcium 631mg 17mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 1.88mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 23mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 188mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 310mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 72mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 4.46mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.119mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.022mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 26.4µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 0IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg 0.14mg Seed
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.1mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 6.66mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 49µg 18µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.287mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.801mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.371mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.97mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.588mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.998mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.531mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g Lamb
Saturated Fat 3.33g 8.83g Seed
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.51g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seed
Seed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.