Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw: Nutrition Facts
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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw contains 139 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 39 kcal.
Roughly 61% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat and 5% 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 3,752% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 821% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 775% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 139 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol ? | 371 mg | 124% |
| Sodium ? | 70 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 1.8 g | 0.6% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 20.4 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A ? | 7,391 µg | 821% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.34 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 3.6 mg | 279% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 16.1 mg | 101% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 6.1 mg | 123% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.9 mg | 53% |
| Folate (B9) C | 230 µg | 58% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 90.1 µg | 3,752% |
| Calcium ? | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron ? | 7.4 mg | 41% |
| Magnesium ? | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 364 mg | 29% |
| Potassium ? | 313 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 4.7 mg | 42% |
| Copper ? | 7 mg | 775% |
| Manganese ? | 0.18 mg | 8% |
| Selenium M | 82.4 µg | 150% |
% 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 61%
- Carbohydrates 5%
- Fat 34%
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
- Protein20.4 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat5 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium70 mgbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.75 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.88 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.88 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.7 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.1 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.44 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.21 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.91 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.73 g |
| Valine ? | 1.1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.48 g |
| Alanine ? | 1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.99 g |
| Proline ? | 0.97 g |
| Serine ? | 0.88 g |
Individual fatty acids (8)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.32 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.68 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.92 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.13 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 7,391 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 71.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.4 g |
| Energy ? | 582 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 24,612 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, eye round, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 129 | 19.9 g | 1.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Veal, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw Raw | 140 | 19.9 g | 2.9 g | 4.9 g |
| Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean only, raw Raw | 136 | 20.5 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, chuck eye roll, separable lean only, raw Raw | 131 | 20.5 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| Beef, round, knuckle, tip center, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 137 | 21 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Beef, chuck, under blade pot roast or steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 134 | 21 g | 0.19 g | 5.4 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, raw Raw | 136 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, country-style ribs, separable lean only, raw Raw | 140 | 20.8 g | 0 g | 5.6 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 139 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 39 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 157 kcal.
Is raw lamb high in protein?
Raw lamb contains 20.4 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.8 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 61% 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 1.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw lamb?
Raw lamb contains 5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (10% 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 (3,752% DV), Vitamin A (821% DV), copper (775% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (279% DV) and selenium (150% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw lamb?
100 g contains 70 mg of sodium, 3% 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, liver, raw has 139 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 172531. 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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