Oatmeal vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and lamb:
- Both lamb and oatmeal are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, lamb contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lamb and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 30% more calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | ~ |
| Fat | 15% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and lamb has less carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oatmeal and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lamb and oatmeal are high in protein. Lamb has 55% more protein than oatmeal - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and oatmeal has 86% less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Lamb and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, lamb contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 136% more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 135% more iron than lamb - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both lamb and oatmeal are high in potassium. Lamb is very similar to lamb for potassium - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
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.
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FAQ
Does lamb or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 30% more calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Is lamb or oatmeal better for protein?
Both lamb and oatmeal are high in protein. Lamb has 60% more protein than oatmeal - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Does oatmeal or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and lamb has fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does lamb or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 140% more iron than lamb - lamb has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does lamb or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both lamb and oatmeal are high in potassium. Lamb is very similar to lamb for potassium - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.