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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, neck chops, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised: Nutrition Facts

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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, neck chops, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised contains 307 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 261 kcal.

Roughly 63% of its calories come from fat, with 37% 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 77% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 47% of the Daily Value for zinc and 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

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.

307kcal per 100 g
28.5 gprotein
0.03 gcarbohydrates
21.4 gfat
261kcal in 3 oz (85 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 307 kcal
Total fat C 21.4 g 27%
Saturated fat C 8.7 g 44%
Trans fat C 0.95 g
Cholesterol C 116 mg 39%
Sodium C 91 mg 4%
Total carbohydrates C 0.03 g 0%
Dietary fiber C 0 g 0%
Total sugars C 0 g
Protein C 28.5 g 57%
Vitamin A C 13 µg1%
Vitamin C C 0 mg0%
Vitamin D C 0.1 µg0.5%
Vitamin E C 0.62 mg4%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.036 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.13 mg10%
Niacin (B3) C 3.9 mg24%
Pantothenic acid (B5) C 0.39 mg8%
Vitamin B6 C 0.075 mg4%
Vitamin B12 C 1.9 µg77%
Calcium C 52 mg4%
Iron C 2.1 mg12%
Magnesium C 21 mg5%
Phosphorus C 183 mg15%
Potassium C 276 mg6%
Zinc C 5.2 mg47%
Copper C 0.11 mg13%
Manganese C 0.009 mg0.4%
Selenium C 7.2 µg13%

% 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: 37%Fat: 63%307kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 37%
  • Fat 63%

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 B1277%Zinc47%Niacin (B3)24%Phosphorus15%Selenium13%Copper13%Iron12%Riboflavin (B2)10%Pantothenic acid (B5)8%Potassium6%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein28.5 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
  • Fat21.4 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
  • Saturated fat8.7 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
  • Sodium91 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal9.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water51.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C5.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.85 g
Amino acids (17)
Tryptophan C0.32 g
Threonine C1.4 g
Isoleucine C1.3 g
Leucine C2.2 g
Lysine C2.5 g
Methionine C0.93 g
Cystine C0.37 g
Phenylalanine C1.1 g
Tyrosine C0.99 g
Valine C1.5 g
Arginine C1.9 g
Histidine C0.6 g
Alanine C1.4 g
Glutamic acid C4 g
Glycine C1.2 g
Proline C0.91 g
Serine C0.97 g
Individual fatty acids (44)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C0.019 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C0.008 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) C0.26 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C0.51 g
SFA 4:0 C0 g
SFA 6:0 C0 g
SFA 8:0 C0.001 g
SFA 10:0 C0.035 g
SFA 12:0 C0.033 g
SFA 14:0 C0.45 g
SFA 16:0 C3.3 g
SFA 18:0 C4.4 g
SFA 20:0 C0.025 g
MUFA 18:1 C5.7 g
PUFA 18:3 C0.26 g
PUFA 20:4 C0.026 g
SFA 22:0 C0.024 g
MUFA 14:1 C0.013 g
MUFA 16:1 C0.18 g
PUFA 18:4 C0 g
MUFA 20:1 C0.003 g
MUFA 22:1 C0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C0.029 g
SFA 17:0 C0.41 g
SFA 24:0 C0 g
TFA 16:1 t C0.018 g
TFA 18:1 t C0.93 g
TFA 18:2 t,t C0.004 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs C0.26 g
MUFA 24:1 c C0 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c C0 g
MUFA 16:1 c C0.17 g
MUFA 18:1 c C4.8 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c C0.25 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 C0.94 g
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C0.004 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 C0.026 g
Carotenoids (8)
Beta-carotene C0 µg
Lycopene C0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C0 µg
Retinol C13 µg
Carotene, alpha C0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C2 IU
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) C0.1 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta C0 µg
Other components (7)
Water C51.3 g
Alcohol C0 g
Caffeine C0 mg
Ash C1 g
Theobromine C0 mg
Energy C1,285 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C42 IU

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
Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, cooked, pan-fried Cooked 313 28.8 g 0 g 21.1 g
Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked 306 27.8 g 0 g 21.7 g
Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised Cooked 299 28.4 g 0 g 20.6 g
Beef, chuck eye Country-Style ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised Cooked 296 27.7 g 0 g 20.6 g
Beef, chuck eye Country-Style ribs, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, braised Cooked 303 27.2 g 0 g 21.6 g
Pork, ground, 84% lean / 16% fat, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked 301 27.1 g 0 g 21.4 g
Beef, chuck, blade roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, braised Cooked 318 27.3 g 0 g 22.4 g
Beef, plate steak, boneless, outside skirt, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled Cooked 292 27.1 g 0 g 20.5 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 172636. 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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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cooked lamb?

100 g of cooked lamb has 307 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 261 kcal.

Is cooked lamb high in protein?

Cooked lamb contains 28.5 g of protein per 100 g (57% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.3 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 37% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is among the highest quarter (median 22.8 g).

How many carbs are in cooked lamb?

Cooked lamb has 0.03 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 21.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.7 g is saturated (44% 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 Vitamin B12 (77% DV), zinc (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), phosphorus (15% DV) and selenium (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cooked lamb?

100 g contains 91 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does lamb have the same nutrition cooked and raw?

No. Per 100 g, lamb, New Zealand, imported, neck chops, separable lean and fat, cooked, braised has 307 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.