Head-to-head comparison

Canned Tuna (in water) vs Lamb (leg, roasted): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Canned Tuna (in water) and Lamb (leg, roasted) solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Canned Tuna (in water)

26.0gprotein / 100g

116 cal · 0.8g fat · $ · Quality 0.9

Lamb (leg, roasted)

25.0gprotein / 100g

258 cal · 16.0g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91

Canned Tuna (in water) carries 1.0g more protein per 100g than Lamb (leg, roasted) (26.0g vs 25.0g) — a real but modest edge.

Neither has a meaningful edge on protein quality; they're close enough on amino acid profile that it isn't a differentiator here.

Canned Tuna (in water) is also the cheaper option ($ vs $$$$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.

Verdict

With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Canned Tuna (in water) delivers a similar protein profile to Lamb (leg, roasted) at a noticeably lower price per serving.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gCanned Tuna (in water)Lamb (leg, roasted)
Protein26.0g25.0g
Calories116258
Fat0.8g16.0g
Carbs0.0g0.0g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score0.90.91
Relative cost$$$$$
Prep time1 min90 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, canned tuna (in water) or lamb (leg, roasted)?

Canned Tuna (in water) has 26.0g of protein per 100g compared to Lamb (leg, roasted)'s 25.0g.

Which is lower in calories?

Canned Tuna (in water) is lower in calories per 100g, at 116 vs the other's 258.