Lamb vs. Brazil Nut
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Brazil Nut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
brazil nut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and brazil nut:
- Both brazil nut and lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, lamb contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than lamb.
- Brazil nut is a great source of iron.
- Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brazil nut and lamb are high in calories. Brazil nut has 133% more calories than lamb - brazil nut has 659 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to brazil nut per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for brazil nut, 8:7:85 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 7% |
| Fat | 64% | 85% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than brazil nut - brazil nut has 11.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Brazil nut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - brazil nut has 7.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than brazil nut - brazil nut has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both brazil nut and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 73% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brazil nut and lamb are high in saturated fat. Brazil nut has 99% more saturated fat than lamb - brazil nut has 16.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brazil nut has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Brazil nut has more Vitamin C than lamb - brazil nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and brazil nut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brazil nut has signficantly more Vitamin E than lamb - brazil nut has 5.7mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than brazil nut - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brazil nut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brazil nut has more thiamin, however, lamb contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and brazil nut contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Lamb | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.617 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 0.295 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.184 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.101 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Brazil nut is an excellent source of calcium and it has 627% more calcium than lamb - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Brazil nut is a great source of iron and it has 36% more iron than lamb - brazil nut has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both brazil nut and lamb are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 94% more potassium than lamb - brazil nut has 659mg 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 brazil nut per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.036 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.036 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brazil nut has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Brazil Nut | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 24.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.018 G |
| Total | 1.07 G | 24.381 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Brazil Nut (Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched) .
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FAQ
Does brazil nut or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brazil nut and lamb are high in calories. Brazil nut has 130% more calories than lamb - brazil nut has 659 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is brazil nut or lamb better for protein?
Both brazil nut and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 70% more protein than brazil nut - brazil nut has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does brazil nut or lamb contain more calcium?
Brazil nut is a rich source of calcium and it has 630% more calcium than lamb - brazil nut has 160mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does brazil nut or lamb contain more potassium?
Both brazil nut and lamb are high in potassium. Brazil nut has 90% more potassium than lamb - brazil nut has 659mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.