White Bread vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and lamb:
- Both white bread and lamb are high in calories and protein.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
- White bread has more thiamin and folate, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12.
- White bread is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both white bread and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 19% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | ~ |
| Fat | 8% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and lamb has less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than white bread - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both white bread and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 132% more protein than white bread - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and white bread has 92% less saturated fat than lamb - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and lamb are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
White bread has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
White bread and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - white bread has 1.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and white bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
White bread and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin and folate, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12. Both white bread and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| White Bread | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than lamb - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
White bread is an excellent source of iron and it has 173% more iron than lamb - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 167% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg 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 white bread per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.26 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both white bread and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| White Bread | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 0.881 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does white bread or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both white bread and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 20% more calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is white bread or lamb better for protein?
Both white bread and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 130% more protein than white bread - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does white bread or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and lamb has fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does white bread or lamb contain more calcium?
White bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than lamb - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does white bread or lamb contain more iron?
White bread is an abundant source of iron and it has 170% more iron than lamb - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does white bread or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than white bread - white bread has 127mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.