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Flax vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flax and Lamb

  • Flax has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Flax's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 129% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
8
:
2
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +204.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1604.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +925.2%
Contains more Manganese +11181.8%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Selenium - 26.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +204.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1604.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +241.5%
Contains more Potassium +162.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Contains more Copper +925.2%
Contains more Manganese +11181.8%
Equal in Zinc - 4.46
Equal in Selenium - 26.4

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.
Flax
6
:
5
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin E +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1544%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.8%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.6
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 E +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1544%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.8%
Contains more Folate +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 4.6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
3
:
2
Lamb
Contains more Fats +101.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +352.4%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Water +671.8%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +101.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +352.4%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Water +671.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
:
1
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1802.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1802.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flax Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 0g Flax
Protein 18.29g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 42.16g 20.94g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 0g Flax
Calories 534kcal 294kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0g Lamb
Fiber 27.3g 0g Flax
Calcium 255mg 17mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 1.88mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 23mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 188mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 310mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 72mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 1.22mg 0.119mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.022mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0.14mg Flax
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 0.1mg Flax
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 0.66mg Flax
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 0.13mg Flax
Folate 87µg 18µg Flax
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.287mg Flax
Threonine 0.766mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.235mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.862mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.37mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.072mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.472mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Flax
Saturated Fat 3.663g 8.83g Flax
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 1.51g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flax
Flax is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Flax
Flax is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.167g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.