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Spinach raw vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are spinach raw and lamb different?

  • Spinach raw is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, and manganese; however, lamb is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for spinach raw is 399% higher.
  • Spinach raw has less saturated fat.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index (0) than spinach raw (32).

Spinach, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
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 +243.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +482.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80%
Contains more IronIron +44.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3977.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +741.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2540%
~equal in Copper ~0.119mg
~equal in Sodium ~72mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
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 EVitamin E +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10397.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +977.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +819.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +915.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +385.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 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 +70.1%
Contains more OtherOther +109.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +757.3%
Contains more FatsFats +5269.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 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 -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +815.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spinach raw Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin K 482.9µg 4.6µg 399%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Vitamin A 469µg 0µg 52%
Selenium 1µg 26.4µg 46%
Folate 194µg 18µg 44%
Protein 2.86g 24.52g 43%
Saturated fat 0.063g 8.83g 40%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.022mg 38%
Vitamin B3 0.724mg 6.66mg 37%
Zinc 0.53mg 4.46mg 36%
Fats 0.39g 20.94g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Vitamin C 28.1mg 0mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 8.82g 22%
Phosphorus 49mg 188mg 20%
Choline 19.3mg 93.7mg 14%
Calories 23kcal 294kcal 14%
Vitamin E 2.03mg 0.14mg 13%
Magnesium 79mg 23mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.065mg 0.66mg 12%
Iron 2.71mg 1.88mg 10%
Fiber 2.2g 0g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.165g 1.51g 9%
Calcium 99mg 17mg 8%
Potassium 558mg 310mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.25mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.195mg 0.13mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.1mg 2%
Copper 0.13mg 0.119mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 3.63g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.43g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.42g 0g N/A
Sodium 79mg 72mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.122mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 0.223mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 0.174mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.129mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.161mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 0.777mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spinach 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
137%
Spinach raw
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Spinach raw
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.