Lamb, New Zealand, imported, ground lamb, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, ground lamb, raw contains 193 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4 oz (113 g) provides about 218 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from protein and 0% 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 68% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 31% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 25% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 193 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 12.4 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Trans fat C | 0.44 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 63 mg | 21% |
| Sodium M | 57 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 20.3 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A ? | 8 µg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.059 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.18 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5 mg | 31% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.16 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.6 µg | 68% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 156 mg | 12% |
| Potassium M | 281 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper M | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.007 mg | 0.3% |
| Selenium M | 4.7 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 42%
- Fat 58%
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
- Protein20.3 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat12.4 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium57 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.48 g |
Amino acids (17)
| Tryptophan M | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.97 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.91 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.8 g |
| Methionine M | 0.66 g |
| Cystine M | 0.27 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.8 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.7 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.4 g |
| Histidine M | 0.43 g |
| Alanine M | 1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glycine M | 0.87 g |
| Proline M | 0.65 g |
| Serine M | 0.69 g |
Individual fatty acids (44)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.017 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.12 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.31 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.26 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.021 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.098 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.22 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.012 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.43 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.085 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.14 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 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.44 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 g |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 M | 0.021 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 1 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 69.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.86 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 807 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork loin, raw Raw | 198 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 12.6 g |
| Beef, Australian, imported, Wagyu, loin, tenderloin steak/roast, boneless, separable lean only, Aust. marble score 4/5, raw Raw | 191 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 12.3 g |
| Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 191 | 19.9 g | 0 g | 12.4 g |
| Beef, plate steak, boneless, inside skirt, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 195 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 12.8 g |
| Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 201 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 12.7 g |
| Beef, round, bottom round, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 198 | 20.7 g | 0 g | 12.2 g |
| Beef, round, full cut, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 195 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 11.9 g |
| Pork, fresh, leg (ham), shank half, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 193 | 19.9 g | 0 g | 12 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 193 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 218 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 20.3 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23 g in 4 oz (113 g). About 42% 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 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 12.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% 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 (68% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV), zinc (25% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (14% DV) and phosphorus (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 57 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does lamb have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, lamb, New Zealand, imported, ground lamb, raw has 193 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 172617. 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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