Oyster vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and lamb:
- Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Oyster has 74% less cholesterol than lamb.
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and oyster has 79% less calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to lamb for protein. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | ~ |
| Fat | 25% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than oyster - oyster has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 374% more protein than oyster - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and oyster has 95% less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster has 74% less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster has 25mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than lamb - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster has more Vitamin A than lamb - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than oyster - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12. Both oyster and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Oyster | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 100% more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 223% more iron than lamb - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 173% more potassium than oyster - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oyster per 100 grams, however, oyster contains more dha and epa than lamb per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.188 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.061 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.
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FAQ
Does lamb or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and oyster has 80% less calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is lamb or oyster better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 370% more protein than oyster - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does oyster or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than oyster - oyster has 5.5g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does lamb or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 220% more iron than lamb - lamb has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
Does lamb or oyster contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than oyster - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.