Milk vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and lamb:
- Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than milk.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Milk has 11.1 times less cholesterol than lamb.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) 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 milk has 82% less calories than lamb - milk has 50 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | ~ |
| Fat | 35% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both milk and lamb are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than milk - milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 650% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and milk has 85% less saturated fat than lamb - milk has 1.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and lamb are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Milk has 11.1 times less cholesterol than lamb - milk has 8mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Milk and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than lamb - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has 23 times more Vitamin D than lamb - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Milk and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Milk and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both milk and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 445% more calcium than lamb - milk has 120mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than milk - milk has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 142% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg 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 milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.008 G | 0.26 G |
| Total | 0.008 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than milk per 100 grams.
| Milk | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 0.062 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.
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does milk or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and milk has 80% less calories than lamb - milk has 50 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is milk or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 650% more protein than milk - milk has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does milk or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both milk and lamb are low in carbohydrates - milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does milk or lamb contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than lamb - milk has 120mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does milk or lamb contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than milk - milk has 140mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.