Lamb vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and almonds:
- Both almonds and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almonds and lamb are high in calories. Almond has 105% more calories than lamb - almond has 579 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 14% |
| Fat | 64% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than almond - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both almonds and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 17% more protein than almond - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and almond has 53% less saturated fat than lamb - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and lamb are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Almond has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Almonds and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 182 times more Vitamin E than lamb - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than almond - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12. Both lamb and almonds contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lamb | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 44 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than lamb - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 107% more iron than lamb - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both almonds and lamb are high in potassium. Almond has 116% more potassium than lamb - almond has 733mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than almond per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 12.324 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 1.07 G | 12.326 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does almonds or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almonds and lamb are high in calories. Almond has 110% more calories than lamb - almond has 579 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is almonds or lamb better for protein?
Both almonds and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 20% more protein than almond - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does almonds or lamb contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than lamb - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does almonds or lamb contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than lamb - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does almonds or lamb contain more potassium?
Both almonds and lamb are high in potassium. Almond has 120% more potassium than lamb - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.