Lamb vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hazelnut and lamb are high in calories. Hazelnut has 128% more calories than lamb - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hazelnut per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 10% |
| Fat | 64% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 65% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and hazelnut has 44% less saturated fat than lamb - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than lamb - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hazelnut and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 108 times more Vitamin E than lamb - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than hazelnut - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and hazelnut contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Lamb | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 459% more calcium than lamb - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 145% more iron than lamb - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both hazelnut and lamb are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 123% more potassium than lamb - hazelnut has 755mg 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 hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.06 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 8.403 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.06 G |
| Total | 1.07 G | 8.463 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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FAQ
Does hazelnut or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hazelnut and lamb are high in calories. Hazelnut has 130% more calories than lamb - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is hazelnut or lamb better for protein?
Both hazelnut and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 70% more protein than hazelnut - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does hazelnut or lamb contain more calcium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of calcium and it has 460% more calcium than lamb - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or lamb contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than lamb - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or lamb contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and lamb are high in potassium. Hazelnut has 120% more potassium than lamb - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.