Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised contains 311 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 264 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 39% 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 135% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 60% of the Daily Value for zinc and 27% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 311 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 20.4 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat I | 9.7 g | 48% |
| Cholesterol C | 106 mg | 35% |
| Sodium C | 73 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 29.7 g | 59% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.093 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.4 mg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.71 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 3.3 µg | 135% |
| Calcium C | 27 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 201 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 268 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 6.6 mg | 60% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Manganese C | 0.018 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 9.2 µg | 17% |
% 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 39%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein29.7 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat20.4 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat9.7 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium73 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water51 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat I | 8.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat I | 0.83 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.35 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.3 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.4 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.3 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.6 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.76 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.36 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1 g |
| Valine ? | 1.6 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.8 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.94 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.8 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.6 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.3 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.4 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.52 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.041 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.064 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.79 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 3.9 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.072 g |
| SFA 15:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.31 g |
Other components (3)
| Water C | 51 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 0.93 g |
| Energy ? | 1,301 kJ |
Other forms of 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
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked lamb?
100 g of cooked lamb has 311 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 264 kcal.
Is cooked lamb high in protein?
Cooked lamb contains 29.7 g of protein per 100 g (59% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.2 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 39% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is among the highest quarter (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb contains 20.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.7 g is saturated (48% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked lamb contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (135% DV), zinc (60% DV), Niacin (B3) (27% DV), copper (21% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lamb?
100 g contains 73 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lamb have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, braised has 311 kcal, while lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw has 267 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 174418. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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