Lamb vs Fish
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 247
Fish 140
Protein (g)
Lamb 29.6
Fish 22.6
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0.040
Fish 0
Fat (g)
Lamb 14.2
Fish 5.57
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Fish 0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised — 29.6g vs 22.6g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) — 140 vs 247 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) 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 | Fish | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 247 kcal | 140 kcal | +76% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 56.9 g | 69.4 g | -18% |
| Protein | 29.6 g | 22.6 g | +31% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.2 g | 5.57 g | +155% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.41 g | 0.904 g | +498% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.05 g | 1.79 g | +127% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.654 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 111 mg | 58.0 mg | +91% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.039 mg | 0.152 mg | -74% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.223 mg | 0.189 mg | +18% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 4.13 mg | 7.93 mg | -48% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.198 mg | 1.23 mg | -84% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.099 mg | 0.225 mg | -56% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | — | 13.0 ug | |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.50 ug | 8.52 ug | -82% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 8.00 ug | 30.0 ug | -73% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.570 mg | 0.810 mg | -30% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 8.00 mg | 5.00 mg | +60% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.99 mg | 0.550 mg | +262% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 28.0 mg | -25% |
| Phosphorus, P | 170 mg | 240 mg | -29% |
| Potassium, K | 249 mg | 380 mg | -34% |
| Sodium, Na | 69.0 mg | 58.0 mg | +19% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.95 mg | 0.410 mg | +1107% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.144 mg | 0.051 mg | +182% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.010 mg | — | |
| Selenium, Se | 8.40 ug | 27.6 ug | -70% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1031 kj | 587 kj | +76% |
| Ash | 1.00 g | 1.24 g | -19% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Sucrose | — | 0 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 0 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | — | 13.0 ug | |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | — | 13.0 ug | |
| Betaine | — | 5.40 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 8.00 ug | 30.0 ug | -73% |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 26.0 IU | 100 IU | -74% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.010 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 0.010 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 2.00 IU | — | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 0.100 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0.200 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0.002 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.016 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.295 g | 0.157 g | +88% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.012 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.15 g | 0.605 g | +256% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.227 g | 0.012 g | +1792% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 2.65 g | 0.109 g | +2330% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.009 g | 0.009 g | = |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.033 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0.012 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.150 g | 0.169 g | -11% |
| MUFA 16:1 c (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid — cis) | 0.128 g | — | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | 0.012 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.89 g | 0.629 g | +518% |
| MUFA 18:1 c (Omega-9, Oleic acid — cis) | 3.26 g | — | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.003 g | 0.581 g | -99% |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0.363 g | -100% |
| MUFA 22:1 c (Omega-9, Erucic acid — cis) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 24:1 c (Omega-9, Nervonic acid — cis) | 0 g | 0.036 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.693 g | 2.41 g | -71% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.417 g | 0.089 g | +369% |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 (Omega-6, LA — Linoleic acid) | 0.202 g | 0.089 g | +127% |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs | 0.212 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.166 g | 0.089 g | +87% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.166 g | 0.089 g | +87% |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0.089 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | 0.022 g | -100% |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 (Omega-3, Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.040 g | 0.067 g | -40% |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 (Omega-6, AA — Arachidonic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.670 g | -94% |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0.027 g | 0.491 g | -95% |
| PUFA 21:5 (Omega-3, Heneicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0.022 g | |
| PUFA 22:4 (Omega-6, Adrenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0.033 g | 0.178 g | -81% |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0.009 g | 1.38 g | -99% |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic | 0.650 g | — | |
| TFA 16:1 t | 0.021 g | — | |
| TFA 18:1 t | 0.628 g | — | |
| TFA 18:2 t,t | 0.004 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic | 0.004 g | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.327 g | 0.330 g | -1% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.41 g | 0.970 g | +45% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.32 g | 0.900 g | +47% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.29 g | 1.61 g | +42% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.58 g | 1.81 g | +43% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.965 g | 0.710 g | +36% |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.387 g | 0.250 g | +55% |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.16 g | 0.910 g | +28% |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.02 g | 0.720 g | +42% |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.51 g | 1.03 g | +46% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.99 g | 1.14 g | +75% |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.627 g | 0.490 g | +28% |
| Alanine | 1.47 g | 1.29 g | +14% |
| Aspartic acid | — | 2.65 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4.13 g | 3.10 g | +33% |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.26 g | 0.970 g | +30% |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 0.948 g | 0.780 g | +22% |
| Serine | 1.01 g | 0.840 g | +20% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | — | 39.0 mg | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | — | 22.0 mg | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | — | 1.50 mg | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | — | 1.30 mg | |
| Free Choline | — | 31.0 mg | |
| Total Choline | — | 94.0 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
Zinc, Zn +1107% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Iron, Fe +262% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Copper, Cu +182% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) -84% in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised
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