Lamb, leg, shank half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, leg, shank half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted contains 225 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (269 g) provides about 605 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 49% 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 111% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 53% of the Daily Value for selenium and 42% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 C | 225 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 12.5 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat ? | 5.1 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol ? | 90 mg | 30% |
| Sodium ? | 65 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 26.4 g | 53% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.16 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.27 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.6 mg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.7 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.16 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 2.7 µg | 111% |
| Calcium ? | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 198 mg | 16% |
| Potassium ? | 326 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 4.7 mg | 42% |
| Copper ? | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese ? | 0.025 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 29.4 µg | 53% |
% 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 49%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein26.4 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat12.5 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.1 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium65 mgbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 5.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.88 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.31 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.3 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.68 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.32 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.89 g |
| Valine ? | 1.4 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.6 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.84 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.3 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.8 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.3 g |
| Proline ? | 1.1 g |
| Serine ? | 0.98 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.67 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.05 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.47 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.36 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 60.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.1 g |
| Energy ? | 941 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
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 225 kcal. 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (269 g): about 605 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 191 kcal.
Is cooked lamb high in protein?
Cooked lamb contains 26.4 g of protein per 100 g (53% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 71 g in 1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse, yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse (269 g). About 49% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is above the median (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb contains 12.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.1 g is saturated (25% 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 (111% DV), selenium (53% DV), zinc (42% DV), Niacin (B3) (41% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lamb?
100 g contains 65 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, leg, shank half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted has 225 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 172485. 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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