Olives vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Olives and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
olives
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in olives and lamb:
- Both olives and lamb are high in calories.
- Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than lamb.
- Olive is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Olives (Olives, ripe, canned (small-extra large)) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both olives and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 144% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, olives is much lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Olives has a macronutrient ratio of 3:19:78 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Olives | Lamb | |
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| Protein | 3% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | ~ |
| Fat | 78% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than olive - olive has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Olive has signficantly more dietary fiber than lamb - olive has 1.6g 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 28 times more protein than olive - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and olive has 72% less saturated fat than lamb - olive has 2.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Olive has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Olive has more Vitamin C than lamb - olive has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Olive has more Vitamin A than lamb - olive has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and olives contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and olive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Olive has 10 times more Vitamin E than lamb - olive has 1.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Olives and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - olive has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Olives | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.003 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.037 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.015 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Olive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than lamb - olive has 88mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Olive is an excellent source of iron and it has 251% more iron than lamb - olive has 6.3mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 41 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both olives and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Olives | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.629 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 0.629 G | 1.14 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does olives or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both olives and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 140% more calories than olive - olive has 116 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is olives or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than olive - olive has 0.84g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does olives or lamb contain more calcium?
Olive is a rich source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than lamb - olive has 88mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does olives or lamb contain more iron?
Olive is an abundant source of iron and it has 250% more iron than lamb - olive has 6.3mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does olives or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 41 times more potassium than olive - olive has 8mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.