Spread vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spread and lamb
- Spread has more vitamin E; however, lamb is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Lamb covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 60% more than spread.
- Lamb contains 14 times less sodium than spread. Spread contains 1013mg of sodium, while lamb contains 72mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Sandwich spread, pork, beef 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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +337.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +218.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +127.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +187.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +239% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +220.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.3% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.12µg | 2.55µg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1013mg | 72mg | 41% |
| Protein | 7.66g | 24.52g | 34% |
| Zinc | 1.02mg | 4.46mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.73mg | 6.66mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 26.4µg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 97mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 188mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.79mg | 1.88mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 8.83g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.134mg | 0.25mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 1.51g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.172mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 310mg | 6% |
| Fats | 17.34g | 20.94g | 6% |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 93.7mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.43mg | 0.66mg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 18µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.94g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 4.6µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 8.82g | 3% |
| Calories | 235kcal | 294kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 22IU | 2IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.119mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.74g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0.777mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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
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52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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52%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.853g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 941mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)