Lamb vs. Raw Pork Belly
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Raw Pork Belly
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 pork belly
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and raw pork belly:
- Both raw pork belly and lamb are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
- Raw pork belly has more thiamin, however, lamb contains more pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork belly and lamb are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 83% more calories than lamb - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to raw pork belly for carbs. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for raw pork belly, 7:0:93 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 64% | 93% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both raw pork belly and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 165% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both raw pork belly and lamb are high in saturated fat. Raw pork belly has 138% more saturated fat than lamb - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Raw pork belly and lamb contain similar amounts of cholesterol - raw pork belly has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork belly and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw pork belly and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and raw pork belly contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than raw pork belly - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork belly has more thiamin, however, lamb contains more pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and raw pork belly contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Lamb | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 4.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.256 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | 0.84 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 340% more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 244% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 83% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg 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 raw pork belly contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lamb | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.48 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.48 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw pork belly has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 5.03 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | 0.14 G |
| Total | 1.14 G | 5.17 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 Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw pork belly or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork belly and lamb are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 80% more calories than lamb - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is raw pork belly or lamb better for protein?
Both raw pork belly and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 170% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does raw pork belly or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.