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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, raw: Nutrition Facts

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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, raw contains 183 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving (115 g) provides about 210 kcal.

Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from protein and 0.2% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly (196 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 84% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 35% of the Daily Value for zinc and 26% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

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.

183kcal per 100 g
20.1 gprotein
0.09 gcarbohydrates
11.4 gfat
210kcal in 1 serving (115 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 183 kcal
Total fat C 11.4 g 15%
Saturated fat C 4.6 g 23%
Trans fat C 0.52 g
Cholesterol C 66 mg 22%
Sodium C 76 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates C 0.09 g 0%
Dietary fiber C 0 g 0%
Total sugars C 0 g
Protein C 20.1 g 40%
Vitamin A C 8 µg0.9%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Vitamin D C 0 µg0%
Vitamin E C 0.27 mg2%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.1 mg8%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.096 mg7%
Niacin (B3) C 4.1 mg26%
Pantothenic acid (B5) C 0.43 mg9%
Vitamin B6 C 0.094 mg6%
Vitamin B12 C 2 µg84%
Calcium C 7 mg0.5%
Iron C 1.3 mg7%
Magnesium C 19 mg5%
Phosphorus C 157 mg13%
Potassium C 286 mg6%
Zinc C 3.9 mg35%
Copper C 0.079 mg9%
Manganese C 0.008 mg0.3%
Selenium C 6.4 µg12%

% 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: 44%Carbohydrates: 0.2%Fat: 56%183kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 44%
  • Carbohydrates 0.2%
  • Fat 56%

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

Vitamin B1284%Zinc35%Niacin (B3)26%Phosphorus13%Selenium12%Copper9%Pantothenic acid (B5)9%Thiamin (B1)8%Riboflavin (B2)7%Iron7%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20.1 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
  • Fat11.4 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
  • Saturated fat4.6 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
  • Sodium76 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal11 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water68.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C3.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.52 g
Amino acids (17)
Tryptophan C0.22 g
Threonine C0.96 g
Isoleucine C0.9 g
Leucine C1.6 g
Lysine C1.8 g
Methionine C0.66 g
Cystine C0.26 g
Phenylalanine C0.79 g
Tyrosine C0.7 g
Valine C1 g
Arginine C1.4 g
Histidine C0.43 g
Alanine C1 g
Glutamic acid C2.8 g
Glycine C0.86 g
Proline C0.64 g
Serine C0.69 g
Individual fatty acids (44)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0.017 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0.006 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C0.13 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C0.32 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0.001 g
SFA 10:0 C0.014 g
SFA 12:0 C0.016 g
SFA 14:0 C0.24 g
SFA 16:0 C1.8 g
SFA 18:0 C2.3 g
SFA 20:0 C0.008 g
MUFA 18:1 C3.2 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.13 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.023 g
SFA 22:0 C0.025 g
MUFA 14:1 C0.008 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.1 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.003 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0.02 g
SFA 17:0 C0.2 g
SFA 24:0 C0 g
TFA 16:1 t C0.009 g
TFA 18:1 t C0.51 g
TFA 18:2 t,t C0.006 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs C0.17 g
MUFA 24:1 c C0 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C0 g
MUFA 16:1 c C0.096 g
MUFA 18:1 c C2.7 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C0.15 g
MUFA 22:1 c C0 g
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c C0 g
MUFA 17:1 C0 g
PUFA 20:3 C0 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C0.52 g
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C0.006 g
MUFA 15:1 C0 g
PUFA 20:3 n-3 C0 g
PUFA 20:3 n-6 C0 g
PUFA 20:4 n-6 C0.023 g
Carotenoids (8)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C0 µg
Retinol C8 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C1 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Other components (8)
Water C68.7 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Ash C0.93 g
Theobromine C0 mg
Energy C766 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C26 IU
Folic acid C0 µg

Other forms of Lamb

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw 267 16.9 g 0 g 21.6 g
Lamb, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked Cooked 294 24.5 g 0 g 20.9 g
Lamb, foreshank, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw 201 18.9 g 0 g 13.4 g
Lamb, foreshank, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked 243 28.4 g 0 g 13.5 g
Lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw 120 21.1 g 0 g 3.3 g
Lamb, foreshank, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked 187 31 g 0 g 6 g
Lamb, leg, shank half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted Cooked 225 26.4 g 0 g 12.5 g
Lamb, leg, shank half, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw 125 20.5 g 0 g 4.2 g
Lamb, leg, shank half, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted Cooked 180 28.2 g 0 g 6.7 g
Lamb, leg, sirloin half, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw Raw 272 16.9 g 0 g 22.1 g
Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, broiled Cooked 316 25.2 g 0 g 23.1 g
Lamb, loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted Cooked 309 22.6 g 0 g 23.6 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Pork loin, raw Raw 198 19.7 g 0 g 12.6 g
Pork, fresh, loin, center rib (chops or roasts), bone-in, separable lean and fat, raw Raw 186 20.3 g 0 g 11 g
Beef, plate steak, boneless, inside skirt, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw 187 20.4 g 0 g 11.7 g
Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw 179 20.1 g 0 g 10.9 g
Beef, round, tip round, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw Raw 189 19.6 g 0 g 11.7 g
Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw 189 20.7 g 0 g 11.1 g
Beef, New Zealand, imported, chuck eye roll, separable lean and fat, raw Raw 181 19.4 g 0 g 11.5 g
Beef, round, bottom round, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, raw Raw 187 20.7 g 0 g 10.9 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172513. 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).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw lamb?

100 g of raw lamb has 183 kcal. 1 serving (115 g): about 210 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 207 kcal.

Is raw lamb high in protein?

Raw lamb contains 20.1 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23.1 g in 1 serving (115 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is below the median (median 22.8 g).

How many carbs are in raw lamb?

Raw lamb has 0.09 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 11.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.6 g is saturated (23% 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 (84% DV), zinc (35% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV), phosphorus (13% DV) and selenium (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw lamb?

100 g contains 76 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, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, raw has 183 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.