Pomegranate Juice vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Pomegranate Juice and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pomegranate juice
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pomegranate juice and lamb:
- Both pomegranate juice and lamb are high in potassium.
- Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than pomegranate juice.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) 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 pomegranate juice has 81% less calories than lamb - pomegranate juice has 54 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pomegranate juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Pomegranate juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:94:5 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pomegranate Juice | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | ~ |
| Fat | 5% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and lamb contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 164 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and pomegranate juice has 99% less saturated fat than lamb - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pomegranate juice has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pomegranate juice and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and pomegranate juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice and lamb contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both pomegranate juice and lamb contain significant amounts of folate.
| Pomegranate Juice | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 0.233 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.285 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 100% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both pomegranate juice and lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 58% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than pomegranate juice per 100 grams.
| Pomegranate Juice | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.05 G | 1.07 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.05 G | 1.14 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and pomegranate juice has 80% less calories than lamb - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is pomegranate juice or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 164 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does pomegranate juice or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does pomegranate juice or lamb contain more potassium?
Both pomegranate juice and lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 60% more potassium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.