Hewett HealthBeef Mince (20% Fat) vs Lamb Mince
Per 100g, raw. Beef Mince (20% Fat) has more protein: 17.2g vs 16.6g. Lamb Mince has more calories: 282 kcal vs 254 kcal.
| Beef Mince (20% Fat) | Lamb Mince | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 254 kcal | 282 kcal |
| Protein | 17.2g | 16.6g |
| Fat | 20g | 23.4g |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 6.8g | 5.9g |
| Carnivore | Yes | Yes |
| Keto | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
These two are near-twins. Both are raw, zero-carb and high in fat; beef mince (20% fat) has slightly more protein and fewer calories, and lamb mince is slightly fattier.
The macros won't decide it — taste and price will. Lamb is the stronger flavour with richer fat. For variety, rotating the two is easy, because nothing in the numbers penalises either.
The numbers, side by side
- Lamb Mince has more calories: 282 kcal vs 254 kcal.
- Beef Mince (20% Fat) has more protein: 17.2g vs 16.6g.
- Lamb Mince has more fat: 23.4g vs 20g.
- Same net carbs in both: 0g.
- Beef Mince (20% Fat) has more protein per 100 kcal: 6.8g vs 5.9g.
Full pages: Beef Mince (20% Fat) · Lamb Mince
Which has more protein, Beef Mince (20% Fat) or Lamb Mince?
Beef Mince (20% Fat) has more protein: 17.2g vs 16.6g. Figures are per 100g, raw.
Which has more calories, Beef Mince (20% Fat) or Lamb Mince?
Lamb Mince has more calories: 282 kcal vs 254 kcal. Figures are per 100g, raw.
Which has fewer net carbs, Beef Mince (20% Fat) or Lamb Mince?
They're level on net carbs at 0g per 100g.
Is Beef Mince (20% Fat) or Lamb Mince better for carnivore?
Both come out the same on this scoring: a carnivore staple.