Ground beef (85 %) vs Ground lamb
Per 100 g, ground beef (85 %) has 215 kcal, 19 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 15 g fat; ground lamb has 282 kcal, 17 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 23 g fat. Ground lamb has 282 kcal per 100 g, 31% more than ground beef (85 %) at 215 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Ground beef (85 %) | Ground lamb | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | 282 kcal | −67 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g | 17 g | +2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Fat | 15 g | 23 g | −8.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | — |
| Saturated fat | 5.7 g | 10 g | −4.5 g |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 59 mg | +7 mg |
Difference is Ground beef (85 %) minus Ground lamb. Full names: Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw · Lamb, ground, raw.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground beef (85 %) · 4 oz, 113 g | 243 | 21 g | 0 g | 17 g |
| Ground lamb · 1 oz, 28 g | 80 | 4.7 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
Where the calories come from
Ground beef (85 %) · 36% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 64% fat
Ground lamb · 24% protein · 0% carbohydrate · 76% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Ground lamb has 282 kcal per 100 g, 31% more than ground beef (85 %) at 215 kcal.
- Ground beef (85 %) has 12% more protein per 100 g than ground lamb (19 g vs 17 g). Per calorie, ground beef (85 %) gives 8.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and ground lamb gives 5.9 g.
- Neither has any carbohydrate.
- Ground lamb has 56% more fat per 100 g than ground beef (85 %) (23 g vs 15 g).
- Neither has any fiber.
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, ground beef (85 %) or ground lamb?
Ground lamb has 282 kcal per 100 g, 31% more than ground beef (85 %) at 215 kcal.
Which has more protein, ground beef (85 %) or ground lamb?
Ground beef (85 %) has 12% more protein per 100 g than ground lamb (19 g vs 17 g). Per calorie, ground beef (85 %) gives 8.7 g of protein per 100 kcal and ground lamb gives 5.9 g.
What are the macros of ground beef (85 %) vs ground lamb?
Ground beef (85 %): 36% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 64% fat by energy. Ground lamb: 24% protein, 0% carbohydrate, 76% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 171796 (Meat) and 174370 (Meat), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.