Lamb vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and cabbage:
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than lamb.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more folate.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and cabbage has 91% less calories than lamb - cabbage has 25 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 cabbage per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 80% |
| Fat | 64% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than cabbage - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than cabbage - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and cabbage has 100% less saturated fat than lamb - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cabbage has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than lamb - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than lamb - cabbage has 76ug 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, cabbage contains more folate. Both lamb and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Lamb | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 82% more calcium than lamb - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 281% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 99% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg 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 cabbage per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.14 G | 0.017 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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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and cabbage has 90% less calories than lamb - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is cabbage or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does cabbage or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than cabbage - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does cabbage or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.