Raisins vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Raisins and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raisins
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raisins and lamb:
- Both raisins and lamb are high in calories and potassium.
- Lamb has more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
- Raisin is a great source of iron.
- Raisin is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raisins (Raisins, seeded) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raisins and lamb are high in calories. Raisin has a little more calories (5%) than lamb by weight - raisin has 296 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raisins is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Raisins has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raisins | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | ~ |
| Fat | 2% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raisin is high in carbohydrates and lamb has less carbohydrates than raisin - raisin has 78.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Raisin is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - raisin has 6.8g 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 882% more protein than raisin - raisin has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and raisin has 98% less saturated fat than lamb - raisin has 0.18g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Raisin has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raisin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raisin has more Vitamin C than lamb - raisin has 5.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and raisins contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raisin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and raisins contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raisin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than raisin - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raisin does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both raisins and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Raisins | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.112 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 1.114 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.045 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.188 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raisins and lamb contain similar amounts of calcium - raisin has 28mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Raisin is a great source of iron and it has 45% more iron than lamb - raisin has 2.6mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both raisins and lamb are high in potassium. Raisin has 143% more potassium than lamb - raisin has 825mg 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 raisin per 100 grams.
| Raisins | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.037 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 0.037 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than raisin per 100 grams.
| Raisins | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.122 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.122 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 raisins or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raisins and lamb are high in calories. Raisin has a little more calories ( 10%) than lamb by weight - raisin has 296 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is raisins or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 880% more protein than raisin - raisin has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does raisins or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raisin is high in carbohydrates and lamb has fewer carbohydrates than raisin - raisin has 78.5g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does raisins or lamb contain more potassium?
Both raisins and lamb are high in potassium. Raisin has 140% more potassium than lamb - raisin has 825mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.