Lamb vs. Sesame Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Sesame Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
sesame seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and sesame seeds:
- Both sesame seeds and lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed.
- Sesame seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sesame seeds and lamb are high in calories. Sesame seed has 100% more calories than lamb - sesame seed has 565 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sesame seeds per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for sesame seeds, 11:17:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 17% |
| Fat | 64% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than sesame seed - sesame seed has 25.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Sesame seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - sesame seed has 14g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sesame seeds and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 46% more protein than sesame seed - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sesame seeds and lamb are high in saturated fat. Lamb has 21% more saturated fat than sesame seed - sesame seed has 6.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sesame seed has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Sesame seeds and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - sesame seed has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and sesame seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than sesame seed - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sesame seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sesame seed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Lamb | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.803 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.251 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 4.581 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.802 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 98 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sesame seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than lamb - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Sesame seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 725% more iron than lamb - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both sesame seeds and lamb are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 40% more potassium than lamb - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lamb and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lamb | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.363 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.363 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sesame seed has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Sesame Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 20.654 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.14 G | 20.654 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Sesame Seeds (Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, roasted and toasted) .
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FAQ
Does sesame seeds or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sesame seeds and lamb are high in calories. Sesame seed has 100% more calories than lamb - sesame seed has 565 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is sesame seeds or lamb better for protein?
Both sesame seeds and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 50% more protein than sesame seed - sesame seed has 17g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does sesame seeds or lamb contain more calcium?
Sesame seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than lamb - sesame seed has 989mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does sesame seeds or lamb contain more iron?
Sesame seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 730% more iron than lamb - sesame seed has 14.8mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does sesame seeds or lamb contain more potassium?
Both sesame seeds and lamb are high in potassium. Sesame seed has 40% more potassium than lamb - sesame seed has 475mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.