Egg Yolk vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and lamb:
- Both egg yolk and lamb are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg yolk and lamb are high in calories. Egg yolk has 14% more calories than lamb - egg yolk has 322 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:75 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | ~ |
| Fat | 75% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both egg yolk and lamb are low in carbohydrates - egg yolk has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg yolk and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both egg yolk and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 56% more protein than egg yolk - egg yolk has 15.9g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both egg yolk and lamb are high in saturated fat. Egg yolk has 18% more saturated fat than lamb - egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and lamb has 91% less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 108 times more Vitamin D than lamb - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has 17 times more Vitamin E than lamb - egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B12.
| Egg Yolk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 486% more calcium than lamb - egg yolk has 129mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 53% more iron than lamb - egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 211% more potassium than egg yolk - egg yolk has 109mg 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 egg yolk per 100 grams, however, egg yolk contains more dha and epa than lamb per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.103 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.114 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.011 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.228 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 3.976 G | 1.14 G |
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FAQ
Does egg yolk or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg yolk and lamb are high in calories. Egg yolk has 10% more calories than lamb - egg yolk has 322 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is egg yolk or lamb better for protein?
Both egg yolk and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 60% more protein than egg yolk - egg yolk has 15.9g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does egg yolk or lamb contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 490% more calcium than lamb - egg yolk has 129mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does egg yolk or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than egg yolk - egg yolk has 109mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.