Whole Milk vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and lamb:
- Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than whole milk.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Whole milk has 8.7 times less cholesterol than lamb.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and whole milk has 78% less calories than lamb - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | ~ |
| Fat | 48% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole milk and lamb are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than whole milk - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 686% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 77% less saturated fat than lamb - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole milk has 8.7 times less cholesterol than lamb - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than lamb - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 24 times more Vitamin D than lamb - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 414% more calcium than lamb - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 157% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg 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 whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.12 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does whole milk or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and whole milk has 80% less calories than lamb - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is whole milk or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 690% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does whole milk or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole milk and lamb are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does whole milk or lamb contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 410% more calcium than lamb - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does whole milk or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 160% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.