Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, blade, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, blade, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw contains 164 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 46 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 48% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 125% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 47% of the Daily Value for zinc and 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 9.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat M | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol M | 64 mg | 21% |
| Sodium M | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 19.1 g | 38% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.79 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 3 µg | 125% |
| Calcium M | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium M | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 170 mg | 14% |
| Potassium M | 298 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 5.2 mg | 47% |
| Copper M | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese M | 0.012 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium I | 8.1 µg | 15% |
% 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 48%
- Fat 52%
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
- Protein19.1 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat9.1 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium90 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.36 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.82 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.92 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.7 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.49 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.23 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.78 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.64 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.61 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.8 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.93 g |
| Proline ? | 0.8 g |
| Serine ? | 0.71 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.22 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.012 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.29 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.039 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.044 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.097 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 71.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.87 g |
| Energy ? | 686 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
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, rib, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 162 | 18.9 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Beef, chuck, shoulder clod, top blade, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 166 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Bison, ground, raw Raw | 164 | 19.9 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| HORMEL ALWAYS TENDER, Center Cut Chops, Fresh Pork Raw | 167 | 18.7 g | 0.84 g | 9.6 g |
| Beef, chuck, under blade center steak, boneless, Denver Cut, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 157 | 19.7 g | 0.21 g | 8.5 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, brisket point end, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 163 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 161 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Beef, chuck, under blade center steak, boneless, Denver Cut, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 170 | 19.4 g | 0.49 g | 10 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw lamb?
100 g of raw lamb has 164 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 46 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 139 kcal. 1 lb (454 g): about 744 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 19.1 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.4 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 48% 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 lamb?
Raw lamb has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 9.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw lamb contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (125% DV), zinc (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV) and Vitamin B6 (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 90 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lamb have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder, blade, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, raw has 164 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 172596. 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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