Lamb vs Lamb
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 554
Lamb 538
Protein (g)
Lamb 13.8
Lamb 16.9
Carbs (g)
Lamb 1.55
Lamb 0
Fat (g)
Lamb 54.7
Lamb 52.3
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Lamb 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked — 16.9g vs 13.8g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked — 538 vs 554 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external 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 | Lamb | Lamb | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 554 kcal | 538 kcal | +3% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 29.3 g | 27.1 g | +8% |
| Protein | 13.8 g | 16.9 g | -18% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 54.7 g | 52.3 g | +5% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.55 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 28.6 g | 26.8 g | +7% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 21.2 g | 20.3 g | +4% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 4.44 g | 4.06 g | +9% |
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 81.0 mg | +36% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.069 mg | 0.082 mg | -16% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.200 mg | 0.230 mg | -13% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.61 mg | 4.30 mg | -16% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.470 mg | 0.520 mg | -10% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.233 mg | 0.342 mg | -32% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 12.0 mg | -33% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.39 mg | 1.98 mg | -30% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg | 20.0 mg | -40% |
| Phosphorus, P | 112 mg | 148 mg | -24% |
| Potassium, K | 164 mg | 207 mg | -21% |
| Sodium, Na | 53.0 mg | 58.0 mg | -9% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.80 mg | 2.13 mg | -15% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.055 mg | 0.071 mg | -23% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.004 mg | 0.006 mg | -33% |
| Selenium, Se | 6.20 ug | 5.00 ug | +24% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 2318 kj | 2252 kj | +3% |
| Ash | 0.670 g | 0.750 g | -11% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin D2 — Ergocalciferol (plant source) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| 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 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.083 g | 0.085 g | -2% |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.128 g | 0.122 g | +5% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 1.93 g | 1.83 g | +5% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.406 g | 0.369 g | +10% |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 12.3 g | 11.5 g | +7% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.933 g | 0.868 g | +7% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 12.7 g | 11.9 g | +7% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.108 g | 0.103 g | +5% |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.031 g | 0.023 g | +35% |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.048 g | 0.052 g | -8% |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.605 g | 0.600 g | +1% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 20.5 g | 19.6 g | +5% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 17.0 g | 16.5 g | +3% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.036 g | 0.035 g | +3% |
| 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 | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 3.32 g | 3.12 g | +7% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.57 g | 2.42 g | +6% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.929 g | 0.785 g | +18% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.742 g | 0.725 g | +2% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.596 g | 0.527 g | +13% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.585 g | 0.527 g | +11% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.011 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) | 0.011 g | 0.011 g | = |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.035 g | 0.034 g | +3% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.022 g | 0.025 g | -12% |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.076 g | 0.078 g | -3% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.016 g | 0.017 g | -6% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 3.54 g | 3.15 g | +12% |
| TFA 18:1 t | 3.54 g | 3.15 g | +12% |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined | 0.898 g | 0.913 g | -2% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.898 g | 0.913 g | -2% |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.143 g | 0.175 g | -18% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 0.564 g | 0.690 g | -18% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.575 g | 0.703 g | -18% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.986 g | 1.21 g | -18% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 1.05 g | 1.29 g | -18% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.334 g | 0.408 g | -18% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.141 g | 0.173 g | -18% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 0.513 g | 0.628 g | -18% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.431 g | 0.528 g | -18% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 0.618 g | 0.757 g | -18% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 0.823 g | 1.01 g | -18% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.361 g | 0.442 g | -18% |
| Alanine | 0.786 g | 0.961 g | -18% |
| Aspartic acid | 1.13 g | 1.39 g | -18% |
| Glutamic acid | 1.84 g | 2.26 g | -18% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 0.729 g | 0.892 g | -18% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.585 g | 0.716 g | -18% |
| Serine | 0.491 g | 0.600 g | -18% |
| 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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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Magnesium, Mg -40% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, seam fat, cooked Calcium, Ca -33% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, seam fat, cooked Manganese, Mn -33% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, seam fat, cooked Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine -32% in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, seam fat, cooked
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