Figs vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and lamb:
- Both lamb and figs are high in potassium.
- Fig is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than fig.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and fig has 74% less calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | ~ |
| Fat | 3% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fig is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has signficantly less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than fig - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and fig has 99% less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fig has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Fig has more Vitamin C than lamb - fig has 2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than lamb - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fig does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and figs contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and fig has 4.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both figs and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Figs | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fig has 59% more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than fig - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both lamb and figs are high in potassium. Lamb has 46% more potassium than fig - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.144 G | 1.14 G |
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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 lamb or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and fig has 70% less calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Is lamb or figs better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 32 times more protein than fig - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Does figs or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than fig - fig has 19.2g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does lamb or figs contain more potassium?
Both lamb and figs are high in potassium. Lamb has 50% more potassium than fig - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.