Lamb, New Zealand, imported, brains, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, brains, raw contains 118 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4 oz (113 g) provides about 133 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from protein 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 416% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 39% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5) and 33% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 118 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 1 g | 5% |
| Trans fat C | 0.025 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 2,100 mg | 700% |
| Sodium M | 117 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 11.3 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A ? | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.87 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.9 mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.087 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 10 µg | 416% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 327 mg | 26% |
| Potassium M | 307 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper M | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese M | 0.031 mg | 1% |
| Selenium M | 13.5 µg | 25% |
% 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 39%
- Fat 61%
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
- Protein11.3 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat8 gbelow the median for 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)
- Sodium117 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.78 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan M | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.54 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.51 g |
| Leucine M | 0.88 g |
| Lysine M | 0.99 g |
| Methionine M | 0.37 g |
| Cystine M | 0.15 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.45 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.39 g |
| Valine M | 0.58 g |
| Arginine M | 0.76 g |
| Histidine M | 0.24 g |
| Alanine M | 0.56 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1.6 g |
| Glycine M | 0.48 g |
| Proline M | 0.36 g |
| Serine M | 0.39 g |
Individual fatty acids (44)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.36 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.008 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.43 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.16 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.072 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.055 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.037 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.025 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.59 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.019 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.025 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 M | 0.16 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 3 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 78.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 2.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 492 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 10 IU |
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, brain, raw Raw | 118 | 10.3 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw Raw | 127 | 10.3 g | 0 g | 9.2 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw Raw | 143 | 10.9 g | 1.1 g | 10.3 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, tripe, raw Raw | 85 | 12.1 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Sausage, turkey, breakfast links, mild, raw Raw | 174 | 15.9 g | 3.2 g | 10.4 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw Raw | 85 | 14.1 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, stomach, raw Raw | 159 | 16.9 g | 0 g | 10.1 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, tongue, raw Raw | 131 | 17.2 g | 1.9 g | 5.5 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 118 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 133 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.8 g in 4 oz (113 g). About 39% 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 and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 8 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 Vitamin B12 (416% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (39% DV), copper (33% DV), phosphorus (26% DV) and selenium (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 117 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lamb have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lamb, New Zealand, imported, brains, raw has 118 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 174437. 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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