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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of yogurt and lamb is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 22:30:48 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Yogurt Lamb
Protein 22% 36%
Carbohydrates 30% ~
Fat 48% 64%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Yogurt or Lamb .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .

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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.