Whole Wheat Flour vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat flour
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and lamb:
- Both whole wheat flour and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12.
- Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat flour and lamb are high in calories. Whole wheat flour has 17% more calories than lamb - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | ~ |
| Fat | 5% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and lamb has less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both whole wheat flour and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 158% more protein than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and whole wheat flour has 95% less saturated fat than lamb - whole wheat flour has 0.43g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole wheat flour has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole wheat flour and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - whole wheat flour has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat flour and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat flour and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, however, lamb contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole wheat flour and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat flour has 50% more calcium than lamb - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 107% more iron than lamb - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat flour and lamb are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 16% more potassium than lamb - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
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: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat flour or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat flour and lamb are high in calories. Whole wheat flour has 20% more calories than lamb - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is whole wheat flour or lamb better for protein?
Both whole wheat flour and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 160% more protein than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does whole wheat flour or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and lamb has fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does whole wheat flour or lamb contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 110% more iron than lamb - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
Does whole wheat flour or lamb contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat flour and lamb are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 20% more potassium than lamb - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.