Trout vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Trout and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
trout
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in trout and lamb:
- Both lamb and trout are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more dha, epa and dpa than lamb.
- Lamb has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, trout contains more Vitamin B6.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than lamb.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lamb and trout are high in calories. Lamb has 38% more calories than trout - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, trout is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to lamb for carbs. Trout has a macronutrient ratio of 49:0:51 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Trout | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 49% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 51% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both trout and lamb are low in carbohydrates - trout has 0.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Trout and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - trout has 0.04g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lamb and trout are high in protein. Lamb is very similar to trout for protein - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and trout has 73% less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lamb and trout contain similar amounts of cholesterol - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has more Vitamin C than lamb - trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than lamb - trout has 87ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 22 times more Vitamin E than lamb - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, trout contains more Vitamin B6. Both trout and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Trout | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.14 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.11 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 6.811 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.375 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.47 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Trout has 41% more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 359% more iron than trout - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both lamb and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 37% more potassium than lamb - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more DHA, EPA and DPA than lamb per 100 grams. Both trout and lamb contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Trout | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.268 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.631 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.265 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.111 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.275 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both trout and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Trout | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.929 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.053 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 1.982 G | 1.14 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 lamb or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and trout are high in calories. Lamb has 40% more calories than trout - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is lamb or trout better for protein?
Both lamb and trout are high in protein. Lamb is very similar to trout for protein - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does lamb or trout contain more potassium?
Both lamb and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 40% more potassium than lamb - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.