Lamb
Moderate nutritional value
Lamb, average of trimmed retail cuts (lean and fat), values for raw meat.
This entry averages common lamb cuts, such as leg, loin, rib and shoulder, with the outer fat trimmed to a thin layer. A 150 g raw portion gives about 365 kcal, 26 g of protein and 28 g of fat, 12 g of it saturated, and is high in vitamin B12, zinc, niacin and selenium. Lamb is fattier than most beef and pork cuts; lean-only leg or loin has about a quarter of this fat.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.5g | 31.3% |
| Fat | 18.7g | 26.7% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 0g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 0g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 63g | 2.5% |
| Calories | 243 | 10.8% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 8.07 | g | 40.4% |
| Monounsaturated | 7.65 | g | 30.6% |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.48 | g | 11.4% |
| Omega-3 | 0.444 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 1.036 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.21 | mg |
| Selenium | 19.7 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.12 | mg | 10.0% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.22 | mg | 16.9% |
| vitamin B3 | 6.07 | mg | 37.9% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.14 | mg | 8.2% |
| vitamin B9 | 19 | mcg | 4.8% |
| vitamin B12 | 2.44 | mcg | 101.7% |
| vitamin D | 0.1 (4 IU) | mcg | 0.7% |
| vitamin E | 0.21 | mg | 1.4% |
| vitamin K | 3.4 | mcg | 2.8% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 12 | mg | 1.2% |
| iron | 1.62 | mg | 9.0% |
| magnesium | 22 | mg | 5.5% |
| phosphorus | 166 | mg | 23.7% |
| potassium | 239 | mg | 9.2% |
| sodium | 59 | mg | 2.6% |
| zinc | 3.52 | mg | 32.0% |
| copper | 0.108 | mg | 12.0% |
| manganese | 0.02 | mg | 0.9% |
| selenium | 19.7 | mcg | 35.8% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 556 | mg | 79.4% | 181% |
| Isoleucine | 846 | mg | 60.4% | 147% |
| Leucine | 1365 | mg | 50.0% | 116% |
| Lysine | 1549 | mg | 73.8% | 168% |
| Methionine | 659 | mg | 62.8% | 149% |
| Phenylalanine | 1304 | mg | 74.5% | 165% |
| Threonine | 751 | mg | 71.5% | 156% |
| Tryptophan | 205 | mg | 73.2% | 162% |
| Valine | 947 | mg | 52.0% | 123% |
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