Cornstarch vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornstarch
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and lamb:
- Both cornstarch and lamb are high in calories.
- Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cornstarch and lamb are high in calories. Cornstarch has 35% more calories than lamb - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornstarch is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Cornstarch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornstarch | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and lamb has less carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cornstarch has more dietary fiber than lamb - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 94 times more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and cornstarch has 100% less saturated fat than lamb - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cornstarch has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Lamb and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and cornstarch contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than cornstarch - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cornstarch does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cornstarch | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 1000% more calcium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 281% more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 112 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than cornstarch per 100 grams.
| Cornstarch | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.025 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.025 G | 1.14 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does cornstarch or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cornstarch and lamb are high in calories. Cornstarch has 40% more calories than lamb - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is cornstarch or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 94 times more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does cornstarch or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cornstarch is high in carbohydrates and lamb has fewer carbohydrates than cornstarch - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does cornstarch or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 112 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.