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Sugar substitute vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sugar substitute and lamb

  • Sugar substitute has more calcium, while lamb has more zinc, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% higher.
  • Lamb contains 8 times less sodium than sugar substitute. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of sodium, while lamb contains 72mg.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of sugar substitute is 40.

The food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
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 CalciumCalcium +5070.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +694.9%
Contains more IronIron +1075%
Contains more CopperCopper +1600%
Contains more ZincZinc +11050%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%
~equal in Manganese ~0.022mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 OtherOther +391.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1090.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +487.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 106%
Calcium 879mg 17mg 86%
Selenium 26.4µg 48%
Protein 2.06g 24.52g 45%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 42%
Saturated fat 8.83g 40%
Zinc 0.04mg 4.46mg 40%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Fats 0g 20.94g 32%
Carbs 84.77g 0g 28%
Phosphorus 8mg 188mg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 22%
Iron 0.16mg 1.88mg 22%
Sodium 572mg 72mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.25mg 18%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Copper 0.007mg 0.119mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.66mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.13mg 9%
Potassium 39mg 310mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg 7%
Folate 18µg 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Magnesium 6mg 23mg 4%
Calories 347kcal 294kcal 3%
Fiber 0.6g 0g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Net carbs 84.17g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.03g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.022mg 0.022mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute Lamb
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Sugar substitute
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.