Clams vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Clams and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
clams
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in clams and lamb:
- Both clams and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Clam has more Vitamin B12.
- Clam is a great source of iron.
- Clam is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Clams (Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both clams and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 91% more calories than clam - clam has 148 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, clams is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Clams has a macronutrient ratio of 73:15:13 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Clams | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 73% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 15% | ~ |
| Fat | 13% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than clam - clam has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both clams and lamb are high in protein. Clam is very similar to lamb for protein - clam has 25.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and clam has 98% less saturated fat than lamb - clam has 0.19g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Clams and lamb contain similar amounts of cholesterol - clam has 67mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Clam is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than lamb - clam has 22.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Clam is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - clam has 171ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and clams contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and clam does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and clams contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and clam does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than clam - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and clam does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Clam has more Vitamin B12. Both clams and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Clams | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.15 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.426 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 3.354 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.68 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 98.89 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Clam is an excellent source of calcium and it has 318% more calcium than lamb - clam has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Clam is a great source of iron and it has 57% more iron than lamb - clam has 2.8mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both clams and lamb are high in potassium. Clam has 85% more potassium than lamb - clam has 628mg 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 clam per 100 grams, however, clam contains more dha, epa and dpa than lamb per 100 grams.
| Clams | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.146 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.138 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.104 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.396 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than clam per 100 grams.
| Clams | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.032 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.082 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.114 G | 1.14 G |
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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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FAQ
Does clams or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both clams and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 90% more calories than clam - clam has 148 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is clams or lamb better for protein?
Both clams and lamb are high in protein. Clam is very similar to lamb for protein - clam has 25.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does clams or lamb contain more calcium?
Clam is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than lamb - clam has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does clams or lamb contain more potassium?
Both clams and lamb are high in potassium. Clam has 90% more potassium than lamb - clam has 628mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.