Lamb vs. Flaxseeds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Flaxseeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
flaxseeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and flaxseeds:
- Both flaxseeds and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
- Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseeds and lamb are high in calories. Flaxseed has 89% more calories than lamb - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to flaxseeds for fat. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for flaxseeds, 13:21:66 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 21% |
| Fat | 64% | 66% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than flaxseed - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both flaxseeds and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 35% more protein than flaxseed - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and flaxseed has 55% less saturated fat than lamb - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Flaxseed has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and flaxseeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Lamb | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 1.644 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 3.08 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 0.473 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 87 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than lamb - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 220% more iron than lamb - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both flaxseeds and lamb are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 140% more potassium than lamb - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 22.813 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 22.813 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 5.903 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.007 G |
| Total | 1.07 G | 5.91 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.
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FAQ
Does flaxseeds or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseeds and lamb are high in calories. Flaxseed has 90% more calories than lamb - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is flaxseeds or lamb better for protein?
Both flaxseeds and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 40% more protein than flaxseed - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does flaxseeds or lamb contain more calcium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of calcium and it has 10 times more calcium than lamb - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or lamb contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 220% more iron than lamb - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or lamb contain more potassium?
Both flaxseeds and lamb are high in potassium. Flaxseed has 140% more potassium than lamb - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.