Lamb, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 27 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from protein, with 29% from fat and 4% 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 2,184% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 231% of the Daily Value for selenium and 172% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol ? | 337 mg | 112% |
| Sodium ? | 156 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.82 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 15.7 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A ? | 95 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C ? | 11 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.62 mg | 52% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 2.2 mg | 172% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 4.2 mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 28 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 52.4 µg | 2,184% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 6.4 mg | 35% |
| Magnesium ? | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 246 mg | 20% |
| Potassium ? | 277 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper ? | 0.45 mg | 50% |
| Manganese ? | 0.12 mg | 5% |
| Selenium M | 127 µg | 231% |
% 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 68%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 29%
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
- Protein15.7 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat3 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium156 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.2 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 ? | 0.63 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.55 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.74 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.63 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.32 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.18 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.73 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.55 g |
| Valine ? | 0.92 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.91 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.4 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.85 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.4 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.92 g |
| Proline ? | 0.8 g |
| Serine ? | 0.73 g |
Individual fatty acids (14)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.05 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.03 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.21 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.42 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.52 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.55 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.04 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.04 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 95 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 79.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Energy ? | 406 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 316 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 28 µg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Raw | 99 | 15.8 g | 0.85 g | 3.1 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, kidney, raw Raw | 87 | 15.7 g | 0 g | 2.6 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw Raw | 92 | 16.2 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Raw | 100 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw Raw | 90 | 16.3 g | 0 g | 2.3 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, thymus, raw Raw | 101 | 17.2 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, variety meats and by-products, tripe uncooked, raw Raw | 77 | 14.9 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Raw | 99 | 17.4 g | 0.29 g | 3.1 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 97 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 27 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 110 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 15.7 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.5 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 68% 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 0.82 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% 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 (2,184% DV), selenium (231% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (172% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (84% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (52% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 156 mg of sodium, 7% 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, kidneys, raw has 97 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 174354. 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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