Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw contains 101 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 29 kcal.
Roughly 71% of its calories come from protein, with 29% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 233% of the Daily Value for iron, 223% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 59% 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 | 101 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol ? | 250 mg | 83% |
| Sodium ? | 84 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 17.2 g | 34% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 23 mg | 26% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.35 mg | 27% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 7.9 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 5.3 µg | 223% |
| Calcium ? | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron ? | 41.9 mg | 233% |
| Magnesium ? | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 280 mg | 22% |
| Potassium ? | 358 mg | 8% |
| Zinc ? | 2.8 mg | 26% |
| Copper ? | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese ? | 0.051 mg | 2% |
| Selenium I | 32.4 µg | 59% |
% 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 71%
- Fat 29%
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
- Protein17.2 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat3.1 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium84 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.81 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.23 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.7 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.5 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.3 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.33 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.22 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.78 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.5 g |
| Valine ? | 1.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.57 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.5 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.96 g |
| Serine ? | 0.75 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 78.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Energy ? | 423 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw Raw | 101 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Raw | 99 | 17.4 g | 0.29 g | 3.1 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Raw | 100 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw Raw | 100 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw Raw | 110 | 17.2 g | 0.08 g | 4 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw Raw | 105 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, heart, raw Raw | 112 | 17.7 g | 0.14 g | 3.9 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw Raw | 92 | 16.2 g | 0 g | 2.5 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 101 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 29 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 114 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 17.2 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.9 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 71% 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 3.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% 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 iron (233% DV), Vitamin B12 (223% DV), selenium (59% DV), Niacin (B3) (49% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 84 mg of sodium, 4% 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, spleen, raw has 101 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 174364. 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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