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Wheat vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat and Lamb

  • Wheat has more Manganese, Fiber, Selenium, and Copper, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wheat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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.
Wheat
5
:
5
Lamb
Contains more Magnesium +108.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +4581.8%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.9%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains more Zinc +142.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +108.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Copper +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +4581.8%
Contains more Selenium +20.8%
Contains more Calcium +88.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.9%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains more Zinc +142.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.88

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.
Wheat
2
:
10
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 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 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
2
:
3
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +329.4%
Contains more Fats +2422.9%
Contains more Other +20.6%
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +329.4%
Contains more Fats +2422.9%
Contains more Other +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
1
:
2
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.4%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +521.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 0g Wheat
Protein 5.71g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 0.83g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 27.6g 0g Wheat
Calories 132kcal 294kcal Lamb
Sugar 3.07g 0g Lamb
Fiber 4.3g 0g Wheat
Calcium 9mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 1.76mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 48mg 23mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 164mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 8mg 72mg Wheat
Zinc 1.84mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.207mg 0.119mg Wheat
Manganese 1.03mg 0.022mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 26.4µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.14mg Wheat
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 11µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.172mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.22mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.432mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.161mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.097mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.267mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.147mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Wheat
Trans Fat 0.002g Lamb
Saturated Fat 0.077g 8.83g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
9%
Wheat
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.753g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.