Salmon vs. Raw Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Raw Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
raw lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and raw lamb:
- Both raw lamb and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Salmon has more Vitamin B6, however, raw lamb contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw lamb and salmon are high in calories. Raw lamb has 122% more calories than salmon - raw lamb has 282 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to raw lamb for carbs. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for raw lamb, 24:0:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 33% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both raw lamb and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 24% more protein than raw lamb - raw lamb has 16.6g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw lamb is high in saturated fat and salmon has 92% less saturated fat than raw lamb - raw lamb has 10.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and raw lamb are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw lamb and salmon contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw lamb has 73mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and salmon has 46mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than raw lamb - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 216 times more Vitamin D than raw lamb - raw lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Raw lamb and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw lamb has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw lamb and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw lamb has 3.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more Vitamin B6, however, raw lamb contains more folate. Both salmon and raw lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Salmon | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 5.96 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.65 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | 2.31 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw lamb has 129% more calcium than salmon - raw lamb has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Raw lamb has 308% more iron than salmon - raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw lamb and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 65% more potassium than raw lamb - raw lamb has 222mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than raw lamb per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.42 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.42 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw lamb has more linoleic acid than salmon per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.014 G | 0.08 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 1.36 G |
| Total | 0.095 G | 1.44 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.
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FAQ
Does raw lamb or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw lamb and salmon are high in calories. Raw lamb has 120% more calories than salmon - raw lamb has 282 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is raw lamb or salmon better for protein?
Both raw lamb and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 20% more protein than raw lamb - raw lamb has 16.6g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does raw lamb or salmon contain more potassium?
Both raw lamb and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 70% more potassium than raw lamb - raw lamb has 222mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.