Lamb vs Spices
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, thyme, dried is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Lamb 156
Spices 276
Protein (g)
Lamb 26.5
Spices 9.11
Carbs (g)
Lamb 0
Spices 63.9
Fat (g)
Lamb 4.77
Spices 7.43
Fiber (g)
Lamb 0
Spices 37.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised — 26.5g vs 9.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised — 156 vs 276 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, thyme, dried 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 | Spices | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 156 kcal | 276 kcal | -43% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 66.4 g | 7.79 g | +752% |
| Protein | 26.5 g | 9.11 g | +190% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.77 g | 7.43 g | -36% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 63.9 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 37.0 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.58 g | 2.73 g | -42% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.27 g | 0.470 g | +170% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | — | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 26.0 mg | 50.0 mg | -48% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.051 mg | 0.513 mg | -90% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.316 mg | 0.399 mg | -21% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 5.87 mg | 4.94 mg | +19% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.080 mg | 0.550 mg | -85% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 4.00 ug | 274 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 43.6 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 5.29 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 190 ug | -100% |
| Carotene, beta | — | 2264 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 7.48 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 13.0 mg | 1890 mg | -99% |
| Iron, Fe | 38.7 mg | 124 mg | -69% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 220 mg | -90% |
| Phosphorus, P | 341 mg | 201 mg | +70% |
| Potassium, K | 248 mg | 814 mg | -70% |
| Sodium, Na | 58.0 mg | 55.0 mg | +5% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.94 mg | 6.18 mg | -36% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.139 mg | 0.860 mg | -84% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.062 mg | 7.87 mg | -99% |
| Selenium, Se | 49.8 ug | 4.60 ug | +983% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 653 kj | 1156 kj | -44% |
| Ash | 2.00 g | 11.7 g | -83% |
| Total Sugars | — | 1.71 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 4.00 ug | 274 ug | -99% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 4.00 ug | 274 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 33.0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 3800 IU | -100% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 1895 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | — | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 1715 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.240 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.120 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.230 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.150 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 1.72 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 0.280 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 0.470 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.350 g | 1.19 g | -71% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 0.500 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.690 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Phytosterols | — | 163 mg | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.292 g | 0.186 g | +57% |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.08 g | 0.252 g | +329% |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.68 g | 0.468 g | +258% |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.35 g | 0.430 g | +447% |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.05 g | 0.207 g | +890% |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.504 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.339 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 1.20 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 0.771 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 1.73 g | 0.502 g | +244% |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 1.67 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 0.881 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.71 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.30 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.08 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.72 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 1.47 g | — | |
| Serine | 1.16 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 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
Selenium, Se +983% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised Protein +190% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised Fiber, total dietary -100% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised Vitamin A, RAE -100% in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, cooked, braised
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