How many calories are in one pound of lamb?

Lamb has 1283 calories per pound or 283 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from fat and protein.

How much protein is in one pound of lamb?

An excellent source of protein, a single pound of Lamb contains 224% of recommended daily values or 112.2 grams of protein. However, the protein in lamb is not complete, meaning it does not contain all 9 essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in lamb?

Lamb is an excellent source of many nutrients, including protein, calcium, iron, potassium, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. It also contains significant amounts of magnesium.

Does lamb contain omega 3 fatty acids?

Lamb is a source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, containing a total of 1.18 grams for every pound. It contains significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid.

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Similar to Lamb

A common and nutrient dense source of protein, lamb is an excellent source of protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B12. One pound of cooked ground lamb contains about 1283 calories.

Several foods are nutritionally comparable to lamb, including beef and quarter pounder.

For seafood substitutions, shrimp, canned tuna and trout are the closest. For vegetarian substitutions, greek yogurt, kit kat and boiled egg are most similar to lamb. And for vegan substitutions, here is the full list of vegan substitutes to lamb.

We compared the key nutrients in lamb (protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B12) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

meats: Beef, Sausage, Turkey, Spam, Chicken

seafood: Shrimp, Canned Tuna, Trout, Crab Meat, Salmon

dairy and eggs: Greek Yogurt, Boiled Egg, Egg, Fried Egg, Ricotta Cheese

other: Quarter Pounder, Filet O Fish, Big Mac, Protein Powder

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to lamb are below.

meats

Several meats offer similar nutrients to lamb including beef, sausage, turkey, spam and chicken.

Beef

Similarity: > 99%

Beef is high in many of the same nutrients as lamb, including protein, saturated fat, potassium and niacin. Moreover, beef contains more trans fat, Vitamin D, calcium, iron and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and beef:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Beef (3.5 ounces)
25	protein (G)	25
339	potassium (MG)	275
6.7	niacin (MG)	4.5
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	2.9

However, lamb does contain more riboflavin than beef by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	277
8.1	saturated fat (G)	7.3
0	trans fat (G)	1.2
0	Vitamin A (UG)	3
2	Vitamin D (IU)	2
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0.12
22	calcium (MG)	35
1.8	iron (MG)	2.3
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.18
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.66
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.34
19	folate (UG)	11
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	2.9

0.996 | 0.996 | 4.7 Complete Comparison:
Beef vs. Lamb

Sausage

Similarity: > 95%

Sausage is high in many of the same nutrients as lamb, including protein, saturated fat, potassium and niacin. Moreover, sausage contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin D, thiamin and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and sausage:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Sausage (1.25 link)
25	protein (G)	18
339	potassium (MG)	339
6.7	niacin (MG)	6.3
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.9

However, lamb does contain more calcium and iron than sausage by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	324
0	sugar (G)	1.4
8.1	saturated fat (G)	9
0	trans fat (G)	0.1
0	Vitamin A (UG)	10
2	Vitamin D (IU)	41
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
22	calcium (MG)	13
1.8	iron (MG)	1.3
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.35
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.26
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.84
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.37
19	folate (UG)	4
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.9

0.963 | 0.963 | 4.09 Complete Comparison:
Sausage vs. Lamb

Turkey

Similarity: > 95%

Turkey is high in many of the same nutrients as lamb, including protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B12. Also, turkey contains more trans fat, Vitamin A and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and turkey:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Turkey (3.5 ounces)
25	protein (G)	29
339	potassium (MG)	239
6.7	niacin (MG)	9.6
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1

However, lamb does contain more calcium and iron than turkey by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	189
8.1	saturated fat (G)	2.2
0	trans fat (G)	0.1
0	Vitamin A (UG)	12
2	Vitamin D (IU)	15
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0.07
22	calcium (MG)	14
1.8	iron (MG)	1.1
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.28
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.95
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.62
19	folate (UG)	9
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1

0.958 | 0.958 | 4.38 Complete Comparison:
Turkey vs. Lamb

Spam

Similarity: > 95%

Spam is also high in protein, saturated fat and potassium. Moreover, spam contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin D, thiamin and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and spam:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Spam (3.5 ounces)
25	protein (G)	13
339	potassium (MG)	564
6.7	niacin (MG)	3.2
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.61

However, lamb does contain more calcium, iron, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid than spam by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	293
8.1	saturated fat (G)	8.9
0	Vitamin C (MG)	43
2	Vitamin D (IU)	23
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0.24
22	calcium (MG)	0
1.8	iron (MG)	0.64
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.26
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.18
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.28
19	folate (UG)	4
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.61

0.951 | 0.951 | 3.75 Complete Comparison:
Spam vs. Lamb

Chicken

Similarity: > 90%

Chicken is also high in protein, potassium and niacin. Also, chicken contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and chicken:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Chicken (3.5 ounces)
25	protein (G)	23
339	potassium (MG)	677
6.7	niacin (MG)	7.1
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.51

However, lamb does contain more calcium, iron and Vitamin B12 than chicken by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	189
8.1	saturated fat (G)	3.1
0	trans fat (G)	0.09
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0.39
22	calcium (MG)	8
1.8	iron (MG)	0.93
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.3
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.3
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.54
19	folate (UG)	2
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.51

0.939 | 0.939 | 3.86 Complete Comparison:
Chicken vs. Lamb

seafood

Several seafood offer similar nutrients to lamb including shrimp, canned tuna, trout, crab meat and salmon.

Shrimp

Similarity: > 95%

Shrimp is also high in protein and Vitamin B12. Moreover, shrimp contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium and folate than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and shrimp:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Shrimp (17 medium)
25	protein (G)	14
339	potassium (MG)	113
6.7	niacin (MG)	1.8
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.1

However, lamb does contain more iron, potassium and thiamin than shrimp by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	71
8.1	saturated fat (G)	0.26
0	trans fat (G)	0.02
0	Vitamin A (UG)	54
2	Vitamin D (IU)	2
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	1.3
22	calcium (MG)	54
1.8	iron (MG)	0.21
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.31
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.16
19	folate (UG)	19
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.1

0.988 | 0.988 | 2.56 Complete Comparison:
Shrimp vs. Lamb

Canned Tuna

Similarity: > 95%

Canned tuna is high in many of the same nutrients as lamb, including protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B12. Also, canned tuna contains more Vitamin A and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and canned tuna:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Canned Tuna (3.5 ounces)
25	protein (G)	24
339	potassium (MG)	237
6.7	niacin (MG)	5.8
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.2

However, lamb does contain more calcium, iron, thiamin and riboflavin than canned tuna by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	128
8.1	saturated fat (G)	0.79
0	Vitamin A (UG)	6
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0
22	calcium (MG)	14
1.8	iron (MG)	0.97
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.01
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.12
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.22
19	folate (UG)	2
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.2

0.975 | 0.975 | 3.4 Complete Comparison:
Canned Tuna vs. Lamb

Trout

Similarity: > 95%

Trout is high in many of the same nutrients as lamb, including protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B12. Moreover, trout contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, calcium and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and trout:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Trout (3/4 cup)
25	protein (G)	24
339	potassium (MG)	463
6.7	niacin (MG)	6.8
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	4.5

However, lamb does contain more iron, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than trout by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	205
0	sugar (G)	0.04
8.1	saturated fat (G)	2.2
0	Vitamin C (MG)	3.4
0	Vitamin A (UG)	87
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	3.3
22	calcium (MG)	31
1.8	iron (MG)	0.39
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.14
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.11
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.38
19	folate (UG)	12
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	4.5

0.969 | 0.969 | 4.58 Complete Comparison:
Trout vs. Lamb

Crab Meat

Similarity: > 95%

Crab meat is also high in protein, potassium and Vitamin B12. Moreover, crab meat contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin E, calcium and folate than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and crab meat:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Crab Meat (3/4 cup)
25	protein (G)	18
339	potassium (MG)	259
6.7	niacin (MG)	2.7
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	3.3

However, lamb does contain more iron, thiamin and riboflavin than crab meat by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	83
8.1	saturated fat (G)	0.2
0	trans fat (G)	0.01
0	Vitamin C (MG)	3.3
0	Vitamin A (UG)	1
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	1.8
22	calcium (MG)	91
1.8	iron (MG)	0.5
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	1
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.16
19	folate (UG)	51
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	3.3

0.964 | 0.964 | 4.38 Complete Comparison:
Crab Meat vs. Lamb

Salmon

Similarity: > 95%

Salmon is high in many of the same nutrients as lamb, including protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B12. Also, salmon contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin D and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and salmon:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Salmon (3.5 ounces)
25	protein (G)	21
339	potassium (MG)	366
6.7	niacin (MG)	8
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	4.2

However, lamb does contain more calcium, iron and riboflavin than salmon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	127
8.1	saturated fat (G)	0.81
0	trans fat (G)	0.03
0	Vitamin A (UG)	35
2	Vitamin D (IU)	435
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0.4
22	calcium (MG)	7
1.8	iron (MG)	0.38
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.08
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.11
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	1
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.61
19	folate (UG)	4
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	4.2

0.951 | 0.951 | 5.19 Complete Comparison:
Salmon vs. Lamb

dairy and eggs

Several dairy or egg products offer similar nutrients to lamb including greek yogurt, boiled egg, egg, fried egg and ricotta cheese.

Greek Yogurt

Similarity: > 95%

Greek yogurt is also high in protein and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, greek yogurt contains more Vitamin C, Vitamin A and calcium than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and greek yogurt:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Greek Yogurt (1/2 container)
25	protein (G)	10
339	potassium (MG)	141
6.7	niacin (MG)	0.2
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.52

A higher water content, greek yogurt is less nutritionally dense than lamb. Lamb does contain more iron, potassium and niacin than greek yogurt by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	73
0	sugar (G)	3.6
8.1	saturated fat (G)	1.2
0	trans fat (G)	0.06
0	Vitamin C (MG)	0.8
0	Vitamin A (UG)	90
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0.04
22	calcium (MG)	115
1.8	iron (MG)	0.04
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.23
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.47
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
19	folate (UG)	12
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.52

0.955 | 0.955 | 1.79 Complete Comparison:
Greek Yogurt vs. Lamb

Boiled Egg

Similarity: > 90%

Boiled egg is also high in protein and Vitamin B12. Moreover, boiled egg contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium and riboflavin than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and boiled egg:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Boiled Egg (3/4 cup)
25	protein (G)	13
339	potassium (MG)	126
6.7	niacin (MG)	0.06
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.1

However, lamb does contain more iron, potassium and niacin than boiled egg by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	155
0	sugar (G)	1.1
8.1	saturated fat (G)	3.3
0	Vitamin A (UG)	149
2	Vitamin D (IU)	87
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	1
22	calcium (MG)	50
1.8	iron (MG)	1.2
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.07
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.51
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.4
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
19	folate (UG)	44
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.1

0.943 | 0.943 | 3.59 Complete Comparison:
Boiled Egg vs. Lamb

Egg

Similarity: > 90%

Egg is also high in protein and Vitamin B12. Moreover, egg contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and egg:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Egg (2 large)
25	protein (G)	13
339	potassium (MG)	138
6.7	niacin (MG)	0.08
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.89

However, lamb does contain more potassium and niacin than egg by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	143
0	sugar (G)	0.37
8.1	saturated fat (G)	3.1
0	trans fat (G)	0.04
0	Vitamin A (UG)	160
2	Vitamin D (IU)	82
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	1.1
22	calcium (MG)	56
1.8	iron (MG)	1.8
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.46
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.5
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
19	folate (UG)	47
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.89

0.938 | 0.938 | 3.59 Complete Comparison:
Egg vs. Lamb

Fried Egg

Similarity: > 90%

Fried egg is also high in protein and Vitamin B12. Moreover, fried egg contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium, riboflavin and pantothenic acid than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and fried egg:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Fried Egg (2.25 large)
25	protein (G)	14
339	potassium (MG)	152
6.7	niacin (MG)	0.08
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.97

However, lamb does contain more potassium and niacin than fried egg by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	196
0	sugar (G)	0.4
8.1	saturated fat (G)	4.3
0	trans fat (G)	0.04
0	Vitamin A (UG)	219
2	Vitamin D (IU)	88
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	1.3
22	calcium (MG)	62
1.8	iron (MG)	1.9
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.5
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	1.7
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
19	folate (UG)	51
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.97

0.938 | 0.938 | 4.12 Complete Comparison:
Fried Egg vs. Lamb

Ricotta Cheese

Similarity: > 90%

Ricotta cheese is also high in saturated fat, potassium and Vitamin B12. Also, ricotta cheese contains more trans fat, Vitamin A and calcium than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and ricotta cheese:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Ricotta Cheese (3.5 ounces)
25	protein (G)	7.5
339	potassium (MG)	219
6.7	niacin (MG)	0.14
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.85

A higher water content, ricotta cheese is less nutritionally dense than lamb. Lamb does contain more protein, iron, thiamin and niacin than ricotta cheese by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	150
0	sugar (G)	0.27
8.1	saturated fat (G)	6.4
0	trans fat (G)	0.33
0	Vitamin A (UG)	120
2	Vitamin D (IU)	10
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0.11
22	calcium (MG)	206
1.8	iron (MG)	0.13
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.01
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.3
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.46
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
19	folate (UG)	4
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.85

0.934 | 0.934 | 2.22 Complete Comparison:
Ricotta Cheese vs. Lamb

other

Several other foods offer similar nutrients to lamb including quarter pounder, filet o fish, big mac and protein powder.

Quarter Pounder

Similarity: > 95%

Quarter pounder is high in many of the same nutrients as lamb, including protein, potassium, niacin and Vitamin B12. Moreover, quarter pounder contains more dietary fiber, Vitamin C, calcium and iron than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and quarter pounder:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Quarter Pounder (5/8 burger)
25	protein (G)	14
339	potassium (MG)	227
6.7	niacin (MG)	4.5
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.3

However, lamb does contain more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than quarter pounder by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	244
0	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
0	sugar (G)	5.1
8.1	saturated fat (G)	4
0	Vitamin C (MG)	0.9
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0
22	calcium (MG)	84
1.8	iron (MG)	2.4
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.18
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.34
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
19	folate (UG)	56
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.3

0.985 | 0.985 | 3.23 Complete Comparison:
Quarter Pounder vs. Lamb

Filet O Fish

Similarity: > 95%

Filet o fish is also high in protein, potassium and Vitamin B12. Moreover, filet o fish contains more dietary fiber, trans fat, calcium and thiamin than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and filet o fish:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Filet O Fish (3/4 sandwich)
25	protein (G)	11
339	potassium (MG)	220
6.7	niacin (MG)	2.2
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.1

However, lamb does contain more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than filet o fish by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	282
0	dietary fiber (G)	1.4
0	sugar (G)	3.7
8.1	saturated fat (G)	2.8
0	trans fat (G)	0.13
0	Vitamin C (MG)	0.3
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	1.2
22	calcium (MG)	120
1.8	iron (MG)	1.6
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.21
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.13
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
19	folate (UG)	21
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	1.1

0.985 | 0.985 | 3.13 Complete Comparison:
Filet O Fish vs. Lamb

Big Mac

Similarity: > 95%

Big mac is also high in protein and Vitamin B12. Also, big mac contains more dietary fiber, calcium and thiamin than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and big mac:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Big Mac (1/2 burger)
25	protein (G)	12
339	potassium (MG)	181
6.7	niacin (MG)	3.4
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.88

However, lamb does contain more potassium, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6 than big mac by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	257
0	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
0	sugar (G)	4
8.1	saturated fat (G)	3.8
0	Vitamin C (MG)	0.4
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0
22	calcium (MG)	116
1.8	iron (MG)	2
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.18
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	0.21
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0
19	folate (UG)	46
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	0.88

0.981 | 0.981 | 2.72 Complete Comparison:
Big Mac vs. Lamb

Protein Powder

Similarity: > 90%

Protein powder is also high in protein, potassium and Vitamin B12. Moreover, protein powder contains more dietary fiber, calcium, thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6 than lamb.

For 100 grams of lamb and protein powder:

Lamb (3.5 ounces)		Protein Powder (3 scoops)
25	protein (G)	78
339	potassium (MG)	500
6.7	niacin (MG)	1.1
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	2.5

However, lamb does contain more iron, niacin and pantothenic acid than protein powder by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

283	calories (KCAL)	352
0	dietary fiber (G)	3.1
8.1	saturated fat (G)	0.78
2	Vitamin D (IU)	0
0.14	Vitamin E (MG)	0
22	calcium (MG)	469
1.8	iron (MG)	1.1
0.1	thiamin (MG)	0.61
0.25	riboflavin (MG)	2
0.66	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.14	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.61
19	folate (UG)	33
2.6	Vitamin B12 (UG)	2.5

0.935 | 0.935 | 3.36 Complete Comparison:
Protein Powder vs. Lamb

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