Feta Cheese vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and lamb:
- Both lamb and feta cheese are high in calories, protein and saturated fat.
- Feta cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, lamb contains more niacin.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
- Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both lamb and feta cheese are high in calories. Lamb has a little more calories (7%) than feta cheese by weight - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and feta cheese has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | ~ |
| Fat | 73% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both feta cheese and lamb are low in carbohydrates - feta cheese has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lamb and feta cheese are high in protein. Lamb has 74% more protein than feta cheese - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lamb and feta cheese are high in saturated fat. Feta cheese has 64% more saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lamb and feta cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than lamb - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and feta cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, lamb contains more niacin. Both feta cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Feta Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Feta cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 175% more iron than feta cheese - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 447% more potassium than feta cheese - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both feta cheese and lamb contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Feta Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than feta cheese per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.326 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does lamb or feta cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both lamb and feta cheese are high in calories. Lamb has a little more calories ( 10%) than feta cheese by weight - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and feta cheese has 265 calories.
Is lamb or feta cheese better for protein?
Both lamb and feta cheese are high in protein. Lamb has 70% more protein than feta cheese - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and feta cheese has 14.2g of protein.
Does lamb or feta cheese contain more calcium?
Feta cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 493mg of calcium.
Does lamb or feta cheese contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than feta cheese - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and feta cheese has 62mg of potassium.