Lamb vs. Sprouted Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Sprouted Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
sprouted peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and sprouted peas:
- Both sprouted peas and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea.
- Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than lamb.
- Sprouted pea is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both sprouted peas and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 128% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sprouted peas per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for sprouted peas, 24:72:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 72% |
| Fat | 64% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both sprouted peas and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 181% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and sprouted pea has 98% less saturated fat than lamb - sprouted pea has 0.12g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sprouted pea has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sprouted pea has signficantly more Vitamin C than lamb - sprouted pea has 10.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sprouted pea has more Vitamin A than lamb - sprouted pea has 49.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and sprouted peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than sprouted pea - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sprouted pea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sprouted pea has more thiamin and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and sprouted peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lamb | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 3.088 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 1.029 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.265 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 144 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Sprouted pea has 64% more calcium than lamb - sprouted pea has 36mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Sprouted pea is a great source of iron and it has 26% more iron than lamb - sprouted pea has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both sprouted peas and lamb are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 12% more potassium than lamb - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.061 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than sprouted pea per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Sprouted Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 0.265 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.14 G | 0.265 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Lamb or Sprouted Peas .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Sprouted Peas (Peas, mature seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does sprouted peas or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both sprouted peas and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 130% more calories than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 124 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is sprouted peas or lamb better for protein?
Both sprouted peas and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 180% more protein than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 8.8g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does sprouted peas or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than sprouted pea - sprouted pea has 27.1g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does sprouted peas or lamb contain more potassium?
Both sprouted peas and lamb are high in potassium. Sprouted pea has 10% more potassium than lamb - sprouted pea has 381mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.