Canned Tuna vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and lamb:
- Both canned tuna and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has 57% less cholesterol than lamb.
- Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both canned tuna and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 121% more calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to lamb for carbs. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | ~ |
| Fat | 22% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
Protein
protein
Both canned tuna and lamb are high in protein. Canned tuna is very similar to canned tuna for protein - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and canned tuna has 90% less saturated fat than lamb - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Canned tuna has 57% less cholesterol than lamb - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than lamb - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and lamb contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 57% more calcium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 85% more iron than canned tuna - canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both canned tuna and lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 43% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg 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 canned tuna per 100 grams, however, canned tuna contains more dha, epa and dpa than lamb per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than canned tuna per 100 grams.
| Canned Tuna | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.106 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does canned tuna or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both canned tuna and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 120% more calories than canned tuna - canned tuna has 128 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is canned tuna or lamb better for protein?
Both canned tuna and lamb are high in protein. Canned tuna is very similar to canned tuna for protein - canned tuna has 23.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does canned tuna or lamb contain more potassium?
Both canned tuna and lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 40% more potassium than canned tuna - canned tuna has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.