Wheat Flour vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat flour
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and lamb:
- Both wheat flour and lamb are high in calories and protein.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both wheat flour and lamb are high in calories. Wheat flour has 28% more calories than lamb - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and lamb has less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Wheat flour and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both wheat flour and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 107% more protein than wheat flour - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and wheat flour has 97% less saturated fat than lamb - wheat flour has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Wheat flour has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Wheat flour and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - wheat flour has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Wheat flour and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Wheat flour and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both wheat flour and lamb contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Wheat Flour | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Wheat flour and lamb contain similar amounts of calcium - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 146% more iron than lamb - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 239% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg 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 wheat flour per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both wheat flour and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Wheat Flour | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.685 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does wheat flour or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both wheat flour and lamb are high in calories. Wheat flour has 30% more calories than lamb - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is wheat flour or lamb better for protein?
Both wheat flour and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 110% more protein than wheat flour - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does wheat flour or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and lamb has fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does wheat flour or lamb contain more iron?
Wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 150% more iron than lamb - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does wheat flour or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.