Calories in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, raw
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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, raw contains 640 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 96% of its calories come from fat, with 3% from protein and 0.8% 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 19% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 640 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 68.5 g | 88% |
| Saturated fat C | 30.7 g | 154% |
| Trans fat C | 4.1 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 75 mg | 25% |
| Sodium M | 34 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.3 g | 0.5% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A ? | 46 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0.3 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.84 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.094 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.034 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.052 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.45 µg | 19% |
| Calcium M | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron M | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 61 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 119 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.87 mg | 8% |
| Copper M | 0.023 mg | 3% |
| Manganese M | 0.002 mg | 0.1% |
| Selenium M | 2.3 µg | 4% |
% 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 0.8%
- Fat 96%
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
- Protein4.6 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat68.5 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat30.7 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium34 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.72 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water25.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 19.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan M | 0.051 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.22 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.21 g |
| Leucine M | 0.36 g |
| Lysine M | 0.4 g |
| Methionine M | 0.15 g |
| Cystine M | 0.061 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.18 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.16 g |
| Valine M | 0.24 g |
| Arginine M | 0.31 g |
| Histidine M | 0.098 g |
| Alanine M | 0.23 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.65 g |
| Glycine M | 0.2 g |
| Proline M | 0.15 g |
| Serine M | 0.16 g |
Individual fatty acids (44)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.64 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.08 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.075 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 1.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 11 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 16.7 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.074 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 18.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.64 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.52 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.052 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 1.3 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.077 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 4 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.069 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.45 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 14.7 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.54 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 4 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.069 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 46 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 10 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0.3 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 25.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.22 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,679 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 153 IU |
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, Australian, imported, Wagyu, external fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw Raw | 639 | 5.5 g | 0.97 g | 68.1 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, seam fat, Aust. marble score 9, raw Raw | 627 | 5.2 g | 0 g | 67.3 g |
| Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, raw Raw | 638 | 6 g | 0 g | 67.8 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw Raw | 655 | 6.4 g | 0 g | 69.6 g |
| Beef, retail cuts, separable fat, raw Raw | 674 | 8.2 g | 0 g | 70.9 g |
| Pork, fresh, separable fat, raw Raw | 632 | 9.3 g | 0 g | 65.7 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, raw Raw | 602 | 7 g | 0.01 g | 63.8 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, seam fat, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw Raw | 594 | 6 g | 0 g | 63.3 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 640 kcal.
How much protein is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 4.6 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 3% 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 1.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 68.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 30.7 g is saturated (154% 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 (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 34 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lamb have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, raw has 640 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 174434. 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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