Butter, Unsalted vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Butter, Unsalted and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butter, unsalted
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butter, unsalted and lamb:
- Both lamb and butter, unsalted are high in calories and saturated fat.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than butter, unsalted.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lamb and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 153% more calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butter, unsalted is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to lamb for carbs. Butter, unsalted has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butter, Unsalted | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 100% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butter, unsalted and lamb are low in carbohydrates - butter, unsalted has 0.06g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted and lamb contain similar amounts of sugar - butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than butter, unsalted - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lamb and butter, unsalted are high in saturated fat. Butter, unsalted has 522% more saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and lamb has 55% less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 15 times more Vitamin E than lamb - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Butter, Unsalted | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.042 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.11 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 3 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb and butter, unsalted contain similar amounts of calcium - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than butter, unsalted - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, butter, unsalted has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lamb per 100 grams.
| Butter, Unsalted | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 1.18 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 1.18 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both butter, unsalted and lamb contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Butter, Unsalted | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.83 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 1.83 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: Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does lamb or butter, unsalted contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and butter, unsalted are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 150% more calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and butter, unsalted has 717 calories.
Is lamb or butter, unsalted better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than butter, unsalted - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein.
Does lamb or butter, unsalted contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium.