Calories in Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked
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Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked contains 538 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 457 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from fat, with 13% 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 27% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 20% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 19% of the Daily Value for zinc.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, 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 | 538 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 52.3 g | 67% |
| Saturated fat C | 26.8 g | 134% |
| Trans fat C | 4.1 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 81 mg | 27% |
| Sodium M | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 16.9 g | 34% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.082 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.3 mg | 27% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.52 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Calcium M | 12 mg | 0.9% |
| Iron M | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium M | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 148 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 207 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 2.1 mg | 19% |
| Copper M | 0.071 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.006 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium M | 5 µg | 9% |
% 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 13%
- Fat 87%
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
- Protein16.9 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat52.3 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat26.8 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 kcal3.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water27.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 20.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.69 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.7 g |
| Leucine M | 1.2 g |
| Lysine M | 1.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.41 g |
| Cystine M | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.63 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.53 g |
| Valine M | 0.76 g |
| Arginine M | 1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.44 g |
| Alanine M | 0.96 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.3 g |
| Glycine M | 0.89 g |
| Proline M | 0.72 g |
| Serine M | 0.6 g |
Individual fatty acids (39)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.025 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.017 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.53 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 2.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.085 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 1.8 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 11.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 11.9 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 19.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.034 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.052 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.6 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.078 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.37 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.87 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 3.2 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.91 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.73 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 16.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.79 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 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 3.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.91 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 27.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.75 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 2,252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, external fat only, cooked Cooked | 540 | 15.3 g | 0 g | 53.2 g |
| Veal, seam fat only, cooked Cooked | 505 | 11.2 g | 2.1 g | 50.2 g |
| Veal, breast, separable fat, cooked Cooked | 521 | 9.4 g | 0 g | 53.4 g |
| Pork, cured, ham, separable fat, boneless, heated Cooked | 507 | 8.8 g | 2 g | 51.6 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, intermuscular fat, cooked Cooked | 560 | 7.9 g | 3.4 g | 57.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, composite of separable fat, with added solution, cooked Cooked | 585 | 10.1 g | 0.32 g | 60.4 g |
| Pate, goose liver, smoked, canned Cooked | 462 | 11.4 g | 4.7 g | 43.8 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, grass-fed, external fat, raw Raw | 509 | 11.3 g | 0.39 g | 51.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked lamb?
100 g of cooked lamb has 538 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 457 kcal.
Is cooked lamb high in protein?
Cooked lamb contains 16.9 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.4 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 13% 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 cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked lamb?
Cooked lamb contains 52.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 26.8 g is saturated (134% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked lamb contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (27% DV), Vitamin B6 (20% DV), zinc (19% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked lamb?
100 g contains 58 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lamb have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked has 538 kcal, while lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw has 267 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 174891. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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