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White bread vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white bread and lamb

  • White bread has more vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and iron, while lamb has more vitamin B12, zinc, and choline.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Lamb contains 24 times less manganese than white bread. White bread contains 0.536mg of manganese, while lamb contains 0.022mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lamb is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of white bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +747.1%
Contains more IronIron +92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2336.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +502.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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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 EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433%
Contains more FolateFolate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more CholineCholine +541.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 +141.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.1%
Contains more FatsFats +528.8%
Contains more WaterWater +47.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 -92.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1372.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.51g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White bread 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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White bread Lamb DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Saturated fat 0.698g 8.83g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.1mg 36%
Zinc 0.74mg 4.46mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Protein 8.85g 24.52g 31%
Fats 3.33g 20.94g 27%
Folate 111µg 18µg 23%
Manganese 0.536mg 0.022mg 22%
Iron 3.61mg 1.88mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.599g 8.82g 21%
Sodium 490mg 72mg 18%
Carbs 49.42g 0g 16%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Choline 14.6mg 93.7mg 14%
Calcium 144mg 17mg 13%
Phosphorus 98mg 188mg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 6.66mg 12%
Fiber 2.7g 0g 11%
Selenium 22µg 26.4µg 8%
Potassium 126mg 310mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 4.6µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.13mg 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.66mg 2%
Copper 0.101mg 0.119mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 1.51g 1%
Calories 266kcal 294kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 46.72g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 23mg 23mg 0%
Sugar 5.67g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White bread 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
33%
White bread
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White bread
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White bread
White bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.132g)
Which food is cheaper?
White bread
White bread is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.