Beef vs Lamb
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 560
Lamb 703
Protein (g)
Beef 7.90
Lamb 3.87
Carbs (g)
Beef 3.39
Lamb 0.550
Fat (g)
Beef 57.2
Lamb 76.2
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Lamb 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked — 7.90g vs 3.87g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked — 560 vs 703 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef | Lamb | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 560 kcal | 703 kcal | -20% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 31.2 g | 19.2 g | +63% |
| Protein | 7.90 g | 3.87 g | +104% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 57.2 g | 76.2 g | -25% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.39 g | 0.550 g | +516% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 25.3 g | 32.4 g | -22% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 17.9 g | 21.7 g | -18% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 2.05 g | 4.05 g | -49% |
| Cholesterol | 87.0 mg | 78.0 mg | +12% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.046 mg | 0.088 mg | -48% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.056 mg | 0.038 mg | +47% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.07 mg | 1.06 mg | +1% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.209 mg | 0.156 mg | +34% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.084 mg | 0.032 mg | +162% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.400 ug | 0.410 ug | -2% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 44.0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 1.18 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.400 ug | 0.100 ug | +300% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 16.0 mg | 3.00 mg | +433% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.18 mg | 0.470 mg | +151% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 9.00 mg | 5.00 mg | +80% |
| Phosphorus, P | 75.0 mg | 45.0 mg | +67% |
| Potassium, K | 125 mg | 93.0 mg | +34% |
| Sodium, Na | 25.0 mg | 28.0 mg | -11% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.88 mg | 0.460 mg | +309% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.033 mg | 0.019 mg | +74% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.005 mg | 0.002 mg | +150% |
| Selenium, Se | 4.00 ug | 1.30 ug | +208% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2344 kj | 2942 kj | -20% |
| Ash | 0.330 g | 0.250 g | +32% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | — | 44.0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 146 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 15.0 IU | 4.00 IU | +275% |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.400 ug | 0.100 ug | +300% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0.011 g | -100% |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.030 g | 0.087 g | -66% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.040 g | 0.081 g | -51% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.32 g | 1.53 g | -14% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 11.1 g | 12.0 g | -8% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.920 g | 1.49 g | -38% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 11.7 g | 16.9 g | -31% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.080 g | 0.067 g | +19% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.179 g | -72% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.210 g | 0.026 g | +708% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 1.07 g | 0.619 g | +73% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 1.02 g | 0.535 g | +91% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 16.5 g | 21.0 g | -21% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 14.6 g | 17.1 g | -15% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.029 g | +72% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.27 g | 2.31 g | -45% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.810 g | 1.62 g | -50% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.380 g | 0.512 g | -26% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.400 g | 1.07 g | -62% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.390 g | 0.641 g | -39% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.390 g | 0.641 g | -39% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.070 g | 0.055 g | +27% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 2.02 g | 4.01 g | -50% |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.052 g | 0.084 g | -38% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 1.97 g | 3.93 g | -50% |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0.030 g | 0.038 g | -21% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.030 g | 0.038 g | -21% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.083 g | 0.043 g | +93% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.286 g | 0.185 g | +55% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.328 g | 0.173 g | +90% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.596 g | 0.299 g | +99% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 0.625 g | 0.338 g | +85% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.260 g | 0.126 g | +106% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.051 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.307 g | 0.152 g | +102% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.266 g | 0.134 g | +99% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.349 g | 0.197 g | +77% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.520 g | 0.261 g | +99% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.285 g | 0.082 g | +248% |
| Alanine | 0.411 g | 0.192 g | +114% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.10 g | 0.541 g | +104% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.430 g | 0.165 g | +161% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.254 g | 0.124 g | +105% |
| Serine | 0.278 g | 0.132 g | +111% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Calcium, Ca +433% in Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked Zinc, Zn +309% in Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked Vitamin D (D2 + D3) +300% in Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked Selenium, Se +208% in Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked
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