Lamb vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and lamb are high in potassium.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K, calcium and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more folate.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and broccoli has 88% less calories than lamb - broccoli has 34 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 broccoli per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 64% |
| Fat | 64% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 778% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and broccoli has 99% less saturated fat than lamb - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Broccoli has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than lamb - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than lamb - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 18 times more Vitamin K than lamb - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, broccoli contains more folate. Both lamb and broccoli contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lamb | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 114% more calcium than lamb - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 145% more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and lamb are high in potassium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for potassium - broccoli has 316mg 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 broccoli per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.0215 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 1.07 G | 0.055 G |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does broccoli or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than lamb - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is broccoli or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 780% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does broccoli or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than broccoli - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does broccoli or lamb contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and lamb are high in potassium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for potassium - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.