Lamb vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and hemp seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and lamb are high in calories. Hemp seed has 95% more calories than lamb - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to hemp seeds per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 6% |
| Fat | 64% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and lamb are high in protein. Hemp seed has 28% more protein than lamb - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and hemp seed has 43% less saturated fat than lamb - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Hemp seed has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than hemp seed - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and hemp seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Lamb | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 110 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 218% more calcium than lamb - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 344% more iron than lamb - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and lamb are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 254% more potassium than lamb - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 10.024 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 10.024 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 27.459 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| Total | 1.07 G | 28.799 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: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does hemp seeds or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and lamb are high in calories. Hemp seed has 100% more calories than lamb - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is hemp seeds or lamb better for protein?
Both hemp seeds and lamb are high in protein. Hemp seed has 30% more protein than lamb - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or lamb contain more calcium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than lamb - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or lamb contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 340% more iron than lamb - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or lamb contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and lamb are high in potassium. Hemp seed has 250% more potassium than lamb - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.