Calories in Lamb, Australian, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw
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Lamb, Australian, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw contains 255 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving, 4 oz (113 g) provides about 288 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 27% 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.
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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 255 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 20.7 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat C | 9.9 g | 50% |
| Trans fat C | 1.6 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 73 mg | 24% |
| Sodium M | 77 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 17.1 g | 34% |
| Calcium M | 9 mg | 0.7% |
| Iron M | 1.4 mg | 8% |
% 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 27%
- Fat 73%
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
- Protein17.1 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat20.7 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat9.9 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium77 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (27)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.019 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.011 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.25 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.74 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.037 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.057 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.72 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 4.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 4.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.036 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.04 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.34 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 1.3 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.32 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 6.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.42 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 1.3 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.014 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 61.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.82 g |
| Energy C | 1,067 kJ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, fresh, ground, raw Raw | 263 | 16.9 g | 0 g | 21.2 g |
| Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, raw Raw | 254 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| Beef, rib eye steak/roast, bone-in, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 260 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 21 g |
| Beef, brisket, point half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 267 | 17.7 g | 0.59 g | 21 g |
| Beef, chuck, blade roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 268 | 17 g | 0.97 g | 21.3 g |
| Beef, rib eye steak/roast, bone-in, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 255 | 18.1 g | 0 g | 20.3 g |
| Beef, chuck, blade roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 248 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 19.4 g |
| Beef, rib eye steak/roast, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 253 | 18.4 g | 0 g | 20 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 255 kcal. 1 serving, 4 oz (113 g): about 288 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 17.1 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.4 g in 1 serving, 4 oz (113 g). About 27% 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.
How much fat is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 20.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 9.9 g is saturated (50% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 77 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, Australian, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw has 255 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 172608. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Lamb, Australian, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw". Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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