Lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw contains 120 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 34 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from fat 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 102% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 54% of the Daily Value for zinc and 44% 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 | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3.3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol ? | 69 mg | 23% |
| Sodium ? | 79 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 21.1 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.71 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 2.5 µg | 102% |
| Calcium ? | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron ? | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 187 mg | 15% |
| Potassium ? | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 6 mg | 54% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.024 mg | 1% |
| Selenium I | 24 µg | 44% |
% 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 74%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein21.1 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat3.3 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium79 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.9 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.6 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.9 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.54 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.86 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.71 g |
| Valine ? | 1.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.67 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.1 g |
| Glycine ? | 1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.88 g |
| Serine ? | 0.78 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.09 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.64 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.39 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.1 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 74.9 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Energy ? | 502 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 22 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game meat, squirrel, raw Raw | 120 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw Raw | 119 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, with added solution, raw Raw | 117 | 21.1 g | 0.22 g | 3.5 g |
| Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 117 | 21 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Beef, chuck, mock tender steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 117 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 3.5 g |
| Beef, round, tip round, roast, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 122 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Game meat, boar, wild, raw Raw | 122 | 21.5 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, manufacturing beef, raw Raw | 119 | 21.2 g | 0.23 g | 3.7 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 120 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 34 kcal. 1 lb (454 g): about 544 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 21.1 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 74% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is below the median (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw lamb?
Raw lamb has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 3.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% 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 (102% DV), zinc (54% DV), selenium (44% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 79 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lamb have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw has 120 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 172483. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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