Beech Mushroom vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and lamb:
- Both lamb and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Lamb has more niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than beech mushroom.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) 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 beech mushroom has 88% less calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Lamb | |
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| Protein | 25% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | ~ |
| Fat | 4% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than beech mushroom - beech mushroom has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Beech mushroom and lamb contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than beech mushroom - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and beech mushroom has 100% less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Beech mushroom has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 64 times more Vitamin D than lamb - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than beech mushroom - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more niacin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beech mushroom and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 633% more calcium than beech mushroom - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than beech mushroom - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both lamb and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 19% more potassium than lamb - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than beech mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does lamb or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and beech mushroom has 90% less calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is lamb or beech mushroom better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than beech mushroom - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does beech mushroom or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than beech mushroom - beech mushroom has 6g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does lamb or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both lamb and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 20% more potassium than lamb - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.