Lamb vs. Macadamia Nut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Macadamia Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
macadamia nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and macadamia nut:
- Both macadamia nut and lamb are high in calories, potassium and saturated fat.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, lamb contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Macadamia nut is a great source of iron.
- Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and lamb are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 154% more calories than lamb - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to macadamia nut per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for macadamia nut, 4:7:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 7% |
| Fat | 64% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 218% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both macadamia nut and lamb are high in saturated fat. Macadamia nut has 47% more saturated fat than lamb - macadamia nut has 11.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Macadamia nut has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin C than lamb - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and macadamia nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than macadamia nut - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and macadamia nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, lamb contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Lamb | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.71 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.087 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 2.274 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.603 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Macadamia nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 218% more calcium than lamb - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Macadamia nut is a great source of iron and it has 48% more iron than lamb - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and lamb are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has a little more potassium (7%) than lamb by weight - macadamia nut has 363mg 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 macadamia nut contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lamb | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.196 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.196 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lamb and macadamia nut contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lamb | Macadamia Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 1.303 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.944 G |
| Total | 1.07 G | 3.247 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: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and lamb are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 150% more calories than lamb - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is macadamia nut or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 220% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does macadamia nut or lamb contain more calcium?
Macadamia nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 220% more calcium than lamb - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or lamb contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and lamb are high in potassium. Macadamia nut has a little more potassium ( 10%) than lamb by weight - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.