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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw: Nutrition Facts

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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw contains 122 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 35 kcal.

Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 35% 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 471% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 27% of the Daily Value for copper and 24% 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.

122kcal per 100 g
10.4 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
8.6 gfat
35kcal in 1 oz (28.4 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 122 kcal
Total fat ? 8.6 g 11%
Saturated fat ? 2.2 g 11%
Cholesterol ? 1,352 mg 451%
Sodium ? 112 mg 5%
Total carbohydrates Z 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars not reported
Protein ? 10.4 g 21%
Vitamin A ? 0 µg0%
Vitamin C ? 16 mg18%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.13 mg11%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.3 mg23%
Niacin (B3) ? 3.9 mg24%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.92 mg18%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.29 mg17%
Folate (B9) C 3 µg0.8%
Vitamin B12 ? 11.3 µg471%
Calcium ? 9 mg0.7%
Iron ? 1.8 mg10%
Magnesium ? 12 mg3%
Phosphorus ? 270 mg22%
Potassium ? 296 mg6%
Zinc ? 1.2 mg11%
Copper ? 0.24 mg27%
Manganese ? 0.044 mg2%
Selenium M 9 µg16%

% 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: 35%Fat: 65%122kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 35%
  • Fat 65%

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 B12471%Copper27%Niacin (B3)24%Riboflavin (B2)23%Phosphorus22%Pantothenic acid (B5)18%Vitamin C18%Vitamin B617%Selenium16%Thiamin (B1)11%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein10.4 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
  • Fat8.6 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
  • Saturated fat2.2 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
  • Sodium112 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal8.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water79.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?1.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?0.88 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.11 g
Threonine ?0.47 g
Isoleucine ?0.41 g
Leucine ?0.81 g
Lysine ?0.67 g
Methionine ?0.21 g
Cystine ?0.11 g
Phenylalanine ?0.5 g
Tyrosine ?0.38 g
Valine ?0.5 g
Arginine ?0.7 g
Histidine ?0.28 g
Alanine ?0.59 g
Aspartic acid ?0.87 g
Glutamic acid ?1.2 g
Glycine ?0.49 g
Proline ?0.45 g
Serine ?0.54 g
Individual fatty acids (14)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ?0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ?0.49 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?0.03 g
SFA 12:0 ?0 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.04 g
SFA 16:0 ?1.1 g
SFA 18:0 ?1.1 g
MUFA 18:1 ?1.3 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0 g
PUFA 20:4 ?0.23 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.05 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0.12 g
MUFA 22:1 ?0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ?0.13 g
Carotenoids (1)
Retinol ?0 µg
Other components (6)
Water ?79.2 g
Ash ?1.3 g
Energy ?510 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?0 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?3 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
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, stomach, raw Raw 159 16.9 g 0 g 10.1 g
Veal, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, raw Raw 182 15 g 0 g 13.1 g
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw Raw 85 14.1 g 0 g 2.7 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 172525. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in raw lamb?

100 g of raw lamb has 122 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 35 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 138 kcal.

Is raw lamb high in protein?

Raw lamb contains 10.4 g of protein per 100 g (21% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.9 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 35% 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.

How much fat is in raw lamb?

Raw lamb contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% 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 (471% DV), copper (27% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) and phosphorus (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw lamb?

100 g contains 112 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, variety meats and by-products, brain, raw has 122 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.