Lamb vs. Beef Broth
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Beef Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
beef broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and beef broth:
- Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than beef broth.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and beef broth has 98% less calories than lamb - beef broth has 7 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to beef broth for carbs. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for beef broth, 69:3:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 69% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 3% |
| Fat | 64% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beef broth and lamb are low in carbohydrates - beef broth has 0.04g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and beef broth has 99% less saturated fat than lamb - beef broth has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Beef broth has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Lamb and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and beef broth contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than beef broth - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beef broth does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Lamb | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.002 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | 0.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 267% more calcium than beef broth - beef broth has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than beef broth - beef broth has 0.17mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 528% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than beef broth per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Beef Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 0.01 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.14 G | 0.01 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Beef Broth (Soup, beef broth or bouillon canned, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does beef broth or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and beef broth has 100% less calories than lamb - beef broth has 7 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is beef broth or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than beef broth - beef broth has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does beef broth or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 530% more potassium than beef broth - beef broth has 54mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.