Boiled Egg vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and lamb:
- Both lamb and boiled egg are high in calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lamb and boiled egg are high in calories. Lamb has 83% more calories than boiled egg - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is similar to lamb for protein, carbs and fat. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | ~ |
| Fat | 64% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both boiled egg and lamb are low in carbohydrates - boiled egg has 1.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lamb and boiled egg are high in protein. Lamb has 97% more protein than boiled egg - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and boiled egg has 60% less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and lamb has 74% less cholesterol than boiled egg - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 42 times more Vitamin D than lamb - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both boiled egg and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Boiled Egg | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 127% more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 50% more iron than boiled egg - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 169% more potassium than boiled egg - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more dha than lamb per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.035 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.038 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.005 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.078 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both boiled egg and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Boiled Egg | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 1.337 G | 1.14 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does lamb or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and boiled egg are high in calories. Lamb has 80% more calories than boiled egg - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is lamb or boiled egg better for protein?
Both lamb and boiled egg are high in protein. Lamb has 100% more protein than boiled egg - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does lamb or boiled egg contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than boiled egg - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg of potassium.