Whole Milk vs. Raw Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Raw 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
raw lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and raw lamb:
- Raw lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Raw lamb has signficantly more iron than whole milk.
- Raw lamb is a great source of potassium.
- Raw lamb is an excellent source of protein.
- Whole milk has 6.3 times less cholesterol than raw 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 Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw lamb is high in calories and whole milk has 78% less calories than raw lamb - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and raw lamb has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to raw lamb for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for raw lamb, 24:0:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | ~ |
| Fat | 48% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole milk and raw lamb are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw lamb has less sugar than whole milk - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Raw lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 426% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw lamb is high in saturated fat and whole milk has 82% less saturated fat than raw lamb - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw lamb has 10.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole milk has 6.3 times less cholesterol than raw lamb - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw lamb has 73mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than raw lamb - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 24 times more Vitamin D than raw lamb - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and raw lamb has 0.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and raw lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw lamb has 3.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and raw lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 5.96 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.65 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | 2.31 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 606% more calcium than raw lamb - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and raw lamb has 16mg of calcium.
iron
Raw lamb has signficantly more iron than whole milk - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and raw lamb has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Raw lamb is a great source of potassium and it has 68% more potassium than whole milk - whole milk has 132mg 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 whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.42 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.42 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw lamb has more linoleic acid than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Raw Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 1.36 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 1.44 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 Raw Lamb (Lamb, ground, raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole milk or raw lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw lamb is high in calories and whole milk has 80% less calories than raw lamb - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and raw lamb has 282 calories.
Does whole milk or raw lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole milk and raw lamb are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and raw lamb has no carbs..
Does whole milk or raw lamb contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 610% more calcium than raw lamb - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and raw lamb has 16mg of calcium.