Calories in Lamb, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw
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Lamb, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw contains 342 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 97 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from fat, with 18% 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 89% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 38% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 32% 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 | 342 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 30.7 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat C | 13.4 g | 67% |
| Cholesterol C | 74 mg | 25% |
| Sodium C | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 15.3 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 6.1 mg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.62 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.1 µg | 89% |
| Calcium C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 143 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 201 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper C | 0.092 mg | 10% |
| Manganese C | 0.017 mg | 0.7% |
| Selenium I | 17.7 µg | 32% |
% 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 18%
- Fat 82%
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
- Protein15.3 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat30.7 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat13.4 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium58 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 12.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.4 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.66 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.74 g |
| Leucine C | 1.2 g |
| Lysine C | 1.4 g |
| Methionine C | 0.39 g |
| Cystine C | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.62 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.52 g |
| Valine C | 0.83 g |
| Arginine C | 0.91 g |
| Histidine C | 0.49 g |
| Alanine C | 0.92 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 1.3 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 2.2 g |
| Glycine C | 0.75 g |
| Proline C | 0.64 g |
| Serine C | 0.57 g |
Individual fatty acids (11)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.08 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 6.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 4.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 11.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.55 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.89 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water C | 53.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 0.78 g |
| Energy ? | 1,431 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 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, brisket navel end, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 345 | 15.8 g | 0 g | 31.3 g |
| Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 336 | 15.8 g | 0.9 g | 29.9 g |
| Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw Raw | 332 | 14.4 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw Raw | 355 | 16.2 g | 0 g | 31.7 g |
| Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 333 | 16 g | 0 g | 29.3 g |
| Beef, rib, small end (ribs 10-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, prime, raw Raw | 335 | 16.7 g | 0.06 g | 29.2 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, loin, top loin steak/roast, boneless, separable lean only, Aust. marble score 9, raw Raw | 331 | 16.9 g | 0.13 g | 29.2 g |
| Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 324 | 16.2 g | 0.78 g | 28.4 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 342 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 97 kcal. 1 lb (454 g): about 1,551 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 15.3 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.3 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 18% 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, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 30.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 13.4 g is saturated (67% 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 (89% DV), Niacin (B3) (38% DV), selenium (32% DV), zinc (26% 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 58 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, rib, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw has 342 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 174377. 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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