Lamb vs. Almond Butter
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Almond Butter
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
almond butter
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and almond butter:
- Both almond butter and lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, almond butter contains more riboflavin and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almond butter and lamb are high in calories. Almond butter has 117% more calories than lamb - almond butter has 614 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 almond butter per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for almond butter, 13:11:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 11% |
| Fat | 64% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than almond butter - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both almond butter and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 18% more protein than almond butter - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both almond butter and lamb are high in saturated fat. Lamb has 24% more saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Almond butter has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Almond butter and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond butter has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 171 times more Vitamin E than lamb - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than almond butter - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, almond butter contains more riboflavin and folate. Both lamb and almond butter contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Lamb | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.939 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 3.155 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.318 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 53 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Almond butter is an excellent source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than lamb - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 95% more iron than lamb - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and lamb are high in potassium. Almond butter has 121% more potassium than lamb - almond butter has 748mg 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 almond butter per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.007 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 13.605 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.011 G |
| Total | 1.07 G | 13.616 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 Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almond butter and lamb are high in calories. Almond butter has 120% more calories than lamb - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is almond butter or lamb better for protein?
Both almond butter and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 20% more protein than almond butter - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does almond butter or lamb contain more calcium?
Almond butter is a rich source of calcium and it has 14 times more calcium than lamb - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or lamb contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 100% more iron than lamb - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does almond butter or lamb contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and lamb are high in potassium. Almond butter has 120% more potassium than lamb - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.