Lamb (leg, roasted)
25.0gprotein / 100g258 cal · 16.0g fat · $$$$ · Quality 0.91
Sardines (canned in oil)
24.6gprotein / 100g208 cal · 11.5g fat · $ · Quality 0.9
Per 100g, Lamb (leg, roasted) comes in at 25.0g of protein against Sardines (canned in oil)'s 24.6g, a 0.4g gap that's noticeable across a full day's eating but won't make or break either choice on its own.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
On price, Sardines (canned in oil) wins clearly — $ against Lamb (leg, roasted)'s $$$$.
With protein content this close, cost is the more useful tiebreaker: Sardines (canned in oil) delivers a similar protein profile to Lamb (leg, roasted) at a noticeably lower price per serving.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Lamb (leg, roasted) | Sardines (canned in oil) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25.0g | 24.6g |
| Calories | 258 | 208 |
| Fat | 16.0g | 11.5g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.91 | 0.9 |
| Relative cost | $$$$ | $ |
| Prep time | 90 min | 1 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, lamb (leg, roasted) or sardines (canned in oil)?
Lamb (leg, roasted) has 25.0g of protein per 100g compared to Sardines (canned in oil)'s 24.6g.
Which is lower in calories?
Sardines (canned in oil) is lower in calories per 100g, at 208 vs the other's 258.