Yogurt vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and lamb:
- Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than yogurt.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Yogurt has 6.4 times less cholesterol than lamb.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) 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 yogurt has 78% less calories than lamb - yogurt has 61 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | ~ |
| Fat | 47% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both yogurt and lamb are low in carbohydrates - yogurt has 4.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than yogurt - yogurt has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 613% more protein than yogurt - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and yogurt has 74% less saturated fat than lamb - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Yogurt has 6.4 times less cholesterol than lamb - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yogurt and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has more Vitamin A than lamb - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug 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 yogurt and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Yogurt | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than lamb - yogurt has 121mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than yogurt - yogurt has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 119% more potassium than yogurt - yogurt has 155mg 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 yogurt per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than yogurt per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.065 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yogurt or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and yogurt has 80% less calories than lamb - yogurt has 61 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is yogurt or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 610% more protein than yogurt - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does yogurt or lamb contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than lamb - yogurt has 121mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does yogurt or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than yogurt - yogurt has 155mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.