Calories in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, raw
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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, raw contains 276 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 78 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from fat, with 22% 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 107% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 37% of the Daily Value for selenium and 34% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 276 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 23.5 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat ? | 11.8 g | 59% |
| Cholesterol ? | 213 mg | 71% |
| Sodium ? | 59 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 15 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.072 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.12 mg | 9% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 2.5 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 2.6 µg | 107% |
| Calcium ? | 162 mg | 12% |
| Iron ? | 5.9 mg | 33% |
| Magnesium ? | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 337 mg | 27% |
| Potassium ? | 288 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 3.7 mg | 34% |
| Copper ? | 0.058 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.012 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium I | 20.1 µg | 37% |
% 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 22%
- Fat 78%
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 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat23.5 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat11.8 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium59 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 8.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.76 g |
Amino acids (9)
| Threonine ? | 0.53 g |
|---|---|
| Isoleucine ? | 0.84 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.42 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.58 g |
| Valine ? | 0.72 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.53 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 58.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Energy ? | 1,155 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 5 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, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated beef, raw Raw | 276 | 15 g | 0 g | 23.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 277 | 15.5 g | 0 g | 23.4 g |
| Pork sausage, link/patty, unprepared Raw | 288 | 15.4 g | 0.93 g | 24.8 g |
| Beef, ground, 75% lean meat / 25% fat, raw Raw | 293 | 15.8 g | 0 g | 25 g |
| Beef, rib, whole (ribs 6-12), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw | 288 | 16.8 g | 0 g | 24 g |
| Beef, rib, large end (ribs 6-9), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw | 295 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 24.9 g |
| Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, raw Raw | 290 | 13.9 g | 3 g | 24.3 g |
| Beef, carcass, separable lean and fat, choice, raw Raw | 291 | 17.3 g | 0 g | 24.1 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 276 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 78 kcal. 8 oz (227 g): about 627 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 15 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 22% 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 23.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.8 g is saturated (59% 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 (107% DV), selenium (37% DV), zinc (34% DV), iron (33% DV) and phosphorus (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 59 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, variety meats and by-products, mechanically separated, raw has 276 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 172537. 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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