Calories in Ground lamb, raw
Generic food Raw Meat
Ground lamb, raw contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 80 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly, where the median is 196 kcal per 100 g across 465 foods.
100 g provides 96% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 37% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 34% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 23.4 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat ? | 10.2 g | 51% |
| Cholesterol ? | 73 mg | 24% |
| Sodium ? | 59 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 16.6 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6 mg | 37% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.65 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 2.3 µg | 96% |
| Choline I | 69.3 mg | 13% |
| Calcium ? | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 157 mg | 13% |
| Potassium ? | 222 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 3.4 mg | 31% |
| Copper ? | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese ? | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 18.8 µg | 34% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24%
- Fat 76%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein16.6 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat23.4 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat10.2 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium59 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 9.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.9 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.71 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.8 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.3 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.43 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.56 g |
| Valine ? | 0.89 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.98 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.52 g |
| Alanine ? | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.81 g |
| Proline ? | 0.69 g |
| Serine ? | 0.62 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.93 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 5.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 3.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 8.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.68 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 2 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water ? | 59.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.87 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,180 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 18 µg |
| Betaine I | 10.2 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 242 kcal |
| Protein | 17.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | -0.25 g |
| Fat | 18.6 g |
| Fiber | n/a |
| Sugars | n/a |
| Sodium | 53.4 mg |
Other forms of Ground lamb
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw | 288 | 16.8 g | 0 g | 24 g |
| Beef, carcass, separable lean and fat, choice, raw Raw | 291 | 17.3 g | 0 g | 24.1 g |
| Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 277 | 15.5 g | 0 g | 23.4 g |
| Beef, carcass, separable lean and fat, select, raw Raw | 278 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 22.6 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, loin, top loin steak/roast, boneless, separable lean and fat, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw Raw | 289 | 17.7 g | 0.12 g | 24.2 g |
| Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw | 295 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 24.9 g |
| Beef, rib, eye, small end (ribs 10-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 274 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 22.1 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw Raw | 276 | 15 g | 0 g | 23.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw ground lamb?
100 g of raw ground lamb has 282 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 80 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 319 kcal.
Is raw ground lamb high in protein?
Raw ground lamb contains 16.6 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.7 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw ground lamb?
Raw ground lamb has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw ground lamb?
Raw ground lamb contains 23.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 10.2 g is saturated (51% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw ground lamb contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (96% DV), Niacin (B3) (37% DV), selenium (34% DV), zinc (31% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw ground lamb?
100 g contains 59 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does ground lamb have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, ground lamb, raw has 282 kcal, while lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked has 294 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174370. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Lamb, ground, raw". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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