Lamb vs. Brussels Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Brussels Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
brussels sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and brussels sprouts:
- Both brussels sprouts and lamb are high in potassium.
- Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium.
- Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, brussels sprout contains more folate.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and brussels sprout has 85% less calories than lamb - brussels sprout has 43 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to brussels sprouts per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for brussels sprouts, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 69% |
| Fat | 64% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 632% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and brussels sprout has 99% less saturated fat than lamb - brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brussels sprout has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than lamb - brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Brussels sprout has more Vitamin A than lamb - brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brussels sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brussels sprouts and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brussels sprout is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 32 times more Vitamin K than lamb - brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, brussels sprout contains more folate. Both lamb and brussels sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Lamb | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 0.745 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 61 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Brussels sprout is a great source of calcium and it has 91% more calcium than lamb - brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Brussels sprouts and lamb contain similar amounts of iron - brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both brussels sprouts and lamb are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 15% more potassium than lamb - brussels sprout has 389mg 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 brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.099 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.099 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Brussels Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 0.045 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | 0.001 G |
| Total | 1.14 G | 0.046 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does brussels sprouts or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and brussels sprout has 90% less calories than lamb - brussels sprout has 43 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is brussels sprouts or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 630% more protein than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does brussels sprouts or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than brussels sprout - brussels sprout has 9g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does brussels sprouts or lamb contain more potassium?
Both brussels sprouts and lamb are high in potassium. Brussels sprout has 20% more potassium than lamb - brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.