Lamb vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Lamb and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
lamb
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lamb and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and lamb are high in calories, potassium, protein and saturated fat.
- Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and lamb are high in calories. Pistachio has 102% more calories than lamb - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lamb is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pistachio per calorie. Lamb has a macronutrient ratio of 36:0:64 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lamb | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 19% |
| Fat | 64% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 18% more protein than pistachio - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pistachio and lamb are high in saturated fat. Lamb has 44% more saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pistachio has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than lamb - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than lamb - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has 14 times more Vitamin E than lamb - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, lamb contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both lamb and pistachio contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Lamb | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.25 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 6.7 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.66 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.61 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Pistachio is an excellent source of calcium and it has 386% more calcium than lamb - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 125% more iron than lamb - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and lamb are high in potassium. Pistachio has 197% more potassium than lamb - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both lamb and pistachio contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Lamb | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.26 G | 0.212 G |
| Total | 0.26 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than lamb per 100 grams.
| Lamb | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.07 G | 13.125 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.07 G | 0.005 G |
| Total | 1.14 G | 13.13 G |
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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 pistachio or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and lamb are high in calories. Pistachio has 100% more calories than lamb - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is pistachio or lamb better for protein?
Both pistachio and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 20% more protein than pistachio - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does pistachio or lamb contain more calcium?
Pistachio is a rich source of calcium and it has 390% more calcium than lamb - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or lamb contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 130% more iron than lamb - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does pistachio or lamb contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and lamb are high in potassium. Pistachio has 200% more potassium than lamb - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.