Lamb vs. Raw Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Raw Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
raw lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and raw lamb:
- Both lamb and raw lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lamb and raw lamb are high in calories. Lamb is very similar to raw lamb for calories - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and raw lamb has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to raw lamb for carbs. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for raw lamb, 24:0:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 64% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both lamb and raw lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 49% more protein than raw lamb - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lamb and raw lamb are high in saturated fat. Raw lamb has 25% more saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw lamb has 10.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lamb and raw lamb contain similar amounts of cholesterol - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw lamb has 73mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Lamb and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw lamb has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw lamb has 3.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both lamb and raw lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Lamb | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 5.96 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.65 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | 2.31 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb and raw lamb contain similar amounts of calcium - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb and raw lamb contain similar amounts of iron - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both lamb and raw lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 53% more potassium than raw lamb - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lamb and raw lamb contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lamb | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.42 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.42 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both lamb and raw lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Lamb | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 1.36 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 1.14 G | 1.44 G |
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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 lamb or raw lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and raw lamb are high in calories. Lamb is quite similar to raw lamb for calories - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and raw lamb has 282 calories.
Is lamb or raw lamb better for protein?
Both lamb and raw lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 50% more protein than raw lamb - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16.6g of protein.
Does lamb or raw lamb contain more potassium?
Both lamb and raw lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 50% more potassium than raw lamb - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.