Raw Lamb vs. Raw Pork
Nutrition comparison of Raw Lamb and Raw Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw lamb
versus
raw pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw lamb and raw pork:
- Both raw pork and raw lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Raw pork has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, raw lamb contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) and Raw Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork and raw lamb are high in calories. Raw pork is very similar to raw pork for calories - raw pork has 263 calories per 100 grams and raw lamb has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw lamb is similar to raw pork for protein, carbs and fat. Raw lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for raw pork, 26:0:74 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Lamb | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 76% | 74% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both raw pork and raw lamb are high in protein. Raw pork is very similar to raw lamb for protein - raw pork has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raw pork and raw lamb are high in saturated fat. Raw lamb has 29% more saturated fat than raw pork - raw pork has 7.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw lamb has 10.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Raw pork and raw lamb contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw pork has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw lamb has 73mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork has more Vitamin C than raw lamb - raw pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw pork and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw lamb and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw lamb and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw lamb has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Raw lamb and raw pork contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw lamb has 3.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, raw lamb contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both raw lamb and raw pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Raw Lamb | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.11 MG | 0.732 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 MG | 0.235 MG |
| Niacin | 5.96 MG | 4.338 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.65 MG | 0.668 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13 MG | 0.383 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 5 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.31 UG | 0.7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw pork and raw lamb contain similar amounts of calcium - raw pork has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Raw lamb has 76% more iron than raw pork - raw pork has 0.88mg of iron per 100 grams and raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw pork and raw lamb are high in potassium. Raw pork has 29% more potassium than raw lamb - raw pork has 287mg of potassium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than raw pork per 100 grams.
| Raw Lamb | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.42 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.42 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both raw lamb and raw pork contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Raw Lamb | Raw Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.36 G | 1.67 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.08 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 1.44 G | 1.75 G |
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FAQ
Does raw pork or raw lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork and raw lamb are high in calories. Raw pork is quite similar to raw pork for calories - raw pork has 263 calories in 100g and raw lamb has 282 calories.
Does raw pork or raw lamb contain more potassium?
Both raw pork and raw lamb are high in potassium. Raw pork has 30% more potassium than raw lamb - raw pork has 287mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.