Lamb shanks
Packaged product Meat Sainsbury's
Lamb shanks contains 161 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from protein, with 43% from fat and 9% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat on FoodFactly, where the median is 187 kcal per 100 g across 73 products.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 161 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Sodium L | 168 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 2.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0.3 g | 0.6% |
| Protein L | 19.5 g | 39% |
% 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 49%
- Carbohydrates 9%
- Fat 43%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Nutritional insights
- Protein19.5 gabove the median for meat (median 18.6 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.14 g)
- Sugars2.1 gin the top quarter of meat (median 0.45 g)
- Fat7.6 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 12.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gin the lowest quarter of meat (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium168 mgbelow the median for meat (median 172 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00299909
- Category
- Lamb meat
- Nutri-Score
- C as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Lamb Shank (81%), Lamb Gravy with Rosemary & Mint (19%) (Red Wine, Roast Lamb Stock (Water, Lamb Bone, Yeast Extract, Salt, Sugar), Red Wine Vinegar, Cider Vinegar, Onion, Water, Cornflour, Tomato Purée, Sugar, Dark Brown Sugar, Mint, Rosemary, Garlic Purée, Caramelised Sugar Syrup, Onion Powder, Salt, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Rapeseed), Maize Starch, Wheat Flour, Xanthan Gum, Black Pepper).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: VinegarOnionTomatoSugarGarlicSaltWheat flourYeastSunflower oilRapeseed (canola) oil
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lamb shanks?
100 g of Lamb shanks has 161 kcal.
Is Lamb shanks high in protein?
Lamb shanks contains 19.5 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 49% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat, that is above the median (median 18.6 g).
How many carbs are in Lamb shanks?
Lamb shanks has 3.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Lamb shanks?
Lamb shanks contains 7.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Lamb shanks?
100 g contains 168 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated June 5, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00299909. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 5, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 85/100 (how it is calculated).
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