Raw Lamb vs. Sunflower Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Raw Lamb and Sunflower Seeds


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of raw lamb versus sunflower seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw lamb and sunflower seeds:

  • Both sunflower seeds and raw lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
  • Sunflower seed has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, raw lamb contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium.
  • Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of raw lamb and sunflower seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both sunflower seeds and raw lamb are high in calories. Sunflower seed has 120% more calories than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 619 calories per 100 grams and raw lamb has 282 calories.

Raw Lamb Sunflower Seeds
Protein 24% 10%
Carbohydrates ~ 12%
Fat 76% 77%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Raw lamb has less carbohydrates than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 20.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Sunflower seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both sunflower seeds and raw lamb are high in protein. Sunflower seed has a little more protein (4%) than raw lamb by weight - sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both sunflower seeds and raw lamb are high in saturated fat. Raw lamb has 71% more saturated fat than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw lamb has 10.2g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Sunflower seed has less cholesterol than raw lamb - raw lamb has 73mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Sunflower seed has more Vitamin C than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Raw lamb and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Raw lamb and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw lamb has 0.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Raw lamb and sunflower seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw lamb has 3.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and sunflower seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Sunflower seed has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, raw lamb contains more Vitamin B12. Both raw lamb and sunflower seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.

Raw Lamb Sunflower Seeds
Thiamin 0.11 MG 0.325 MG
Riboflavin 0.21 MG 0.285 MG
Niacin 5.96 MG 4.198 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.65 MG 7.056 MG
Vitamin B6 0.13 MG 0.805 MG
Folate 18 UG 238 UG
Vitamin B12 2.31 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Sunflower seed is a great source of calcium and it has 256% more calcium than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16mg of calcium.

iron

Sunflower seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 339% more iron than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron per 100 grams and raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron.

potassium

Both sunflower seeds and raw lamb are high in potassium. Sunflower seed has 121% more potassium than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 491mg 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 sunflower seed per 100 grams.

Raw Lamb Sunflower Seeds
alpha linoleic acid 0.42 G 0.079 G
Total 0.42 G 0.079 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more linoleic acid than raw lamb per 100 grams.

Raw Lamb Sunflower Seeds
linoleic acid 1.36 G 37.39 G
other omega 6 0.08 G ~
Total 1.44 G 37.39 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does sunflower seeds or raw lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both sunflower seeds and raw lamb are high in calories. Sunflower seed has 120% more calories than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 619 calories in 100g and raw lamb has 282 calories.

Does sunflower seeds or raw lamb contain more iron?
Sunflower seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 340% more iron than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron in 100 grams and raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron.

Does sunflower seeds or raw lamb contain more potassium?
Both sunflower seeds and raw lamb are high in potassium. Sunflower seed has 120% more potassium than raw lamb - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium in 100 grams and raw lamb has 222mg of potassium.