Lamb vs. Fried Tofu
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Fried Tofu
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
fried tofu
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and fried tofu:
- Both fried tofu and lamb are high in calories and protein.
- Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both fried tofu and lamb are high in calories. Fried tofu is very similar to fried tofu for calories - fried tofu has 270 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to fried tofu for fat. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for fried tofu, 26:12:62 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 12% |
| Fat | 64% | 62% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than fried tofu - fried tofu has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Fried tofu is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - fried tofu has 3.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than fried tofu - fried tofu has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both fried tofu and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 32% more protein than fried tofu - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and fried tofu has 64% less saturated fat than lamb - fried tofu has 2.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Fried tofu has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fried tofu and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - fried tofu has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and fried tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and fried tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fried tofu and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried tofu has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried tofu and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fried tofu has 7.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and fried tofu contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lamb | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.17 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.099 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 27 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Fried tofu is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than lamb - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Fried tofu is an excellent source of iron and it has 172% more iron than lamb - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 132% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 1.346 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 1.346 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried tofu has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Fried Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 10.044 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.14 G | 10.044 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: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Fried Tofu (Tofu, fried) .
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FAQ
Does fried tofu or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both fried tofu and lamb are high in calories. Fried tofu is quite similar to fried tofu for calories - fried tofu has 270 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is fried tofu or lamb better for protein?
Both fried tofu and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 30% more protein than fried tofu - fried tofu has 18.8g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does fried tofu or lamb contain more calcium?
Fried tofu is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than lamb - fried tofu has 372mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does fried tofu or lamb contain more iron?
Fried tofu is an abundant source of iron and it has 170% more iron than lamb - fried tofu has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does fried tofu or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than fried tofu - fried tofu has 146mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.