Lamb, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised contains 256 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (85 g) provides about 218 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 47% 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 59% of the Daily Value for zinc, 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 24% 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 C | 256 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.6 g | 28% |
| Trans fat C | 0.64 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 110 mg | 37% |
| Sodium C | 74 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 30.4 g | 61% |
| Vitamin A C | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.051 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.46 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.075 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 53% |
| Calcium C | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 165 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 250 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 6.5 mg | 59% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Manganese C | 0.009 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium C | 9.1 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 47%
- Fat 53%
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
- Protein30.4 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat15 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat5.6 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium74 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.7 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan C | 0.34 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 1.4 g |
| Isoleucine C | 1.4 g |
| Leucine C | 2.3 g |
| Lysine C | 2.7 g |
| Methionine C | 0.99 g |
| Cystine C | 0.4 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine C | 1.1 g |
| Valine C | 1.5 g |
| Arginine C | 2 g |
| Histidine C | 0.64 g |
| Alanine C | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 4.2 g |
| Glycine C | 1.3 g |
| Proline C | 0.97 g |
| Serine C | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.025 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.01 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.025 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 20:0 C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 22:0 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 14:1 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 17:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 24:0 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 2 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C | 0.1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 55.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.89 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,073 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 27 IU |
| Folic acid C | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, chuck eye roll, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised Cooked | 252 | 29.9 g | 0 g | 14.7 g |
| Beef, loin, bottom sirloin butt, tri-tip steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled Cooked | 265 | 30 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted Cooked | 255 | 29.2 g | 0 g | 14.5 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braised Cooked | 256 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 14.6 g |
| Beef, plate steak, boneless, inside skirt, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled Cooked | 245 | 29.4 g | 0 g | 14.2 g |
| Beef, plate steak, boneless, inside skirt, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, grilled Cooked | 253 | 28.9 g | 0 g | 15.3 g |
| Beef, chuck, under blade steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, braised Cooked | 261 | 29.2 g | 0 g | 16.1 g |
| Beef, chuck, short ribs, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked | 250 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 15 g |
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 256 kcal. 1 serving (85 g): about 218 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 218 kcal.
Is cooked lamb high in protein?
Cooked lamb contains 30.4 g of protein per 100 g (61% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 25.8 g in 1 serving (85 g). About 47% 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 0.03 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb contains 15 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.6 g is saturated (28% 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 zinc (59% DV), Vitamin B12 (53% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), selenium (17% DV) and copper (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lamb?
100 g contains 74 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, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised has 256 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 172514. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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