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

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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw contains 95 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 27 kcal.

Roughly 74% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from fat 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 164% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 36% of the Daily Value for iron and 34% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.

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.

95kcal per 100 g
16.7 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
2.6 gfat
27kcal in 1 oz (28.4 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 95 kcal
Total fat ? 2.6 g 3%
Saturated fat ? 0.89 g 4%
Sodium ? 157 mg 7%
Total carbohydrates Z 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars not reported
Protein ? 16.7 g 33%
Vitamin A ? 27 µg3%
Vitamin C ? 31 mg34%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.048 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.24 mg18%
Niacin (B3) ? 4.1 mg26%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.11 mg6%
Folate (B9) C 12 µg3%
Vitamin B12 ? 3.9 µg164%
Calcium ? 10 mg0.8%
Iron ? 6.4 mg36%
Magnesium ? 14 mg3%
Phosphorus ? 219 mg18%
Potassium ? 238 mg5%
Zinc ? 1.8 mg16%
Copper ? 0.25 mg28%
Manganese ? 0.019 mg0.8%
Selenium I 17.7 µg32%

% 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: 74%Fat: 26%95kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 74%
  • Fat 26%

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 B12164%Iron36%Vitamin C34%Selenium32%Copper28%Niacin (B3)26%Riboflavin (B2)18%Phosphorus18%Zinc16%Vitamin B66%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein16.7 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
  • Fat2.6 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
  • Saturated fat0.89 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
  • Sodium157 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal17.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water79.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?0.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?0.35 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.17 g
Threonine ?0.61 g
Isoleucine ?0.53 g
Leucine ?1.3 g
Lysine ?1.1 g
Methionine ?0.3 g
Cystine ?0.26 g
Phenylalanine ?0.69 g
Tyrosine ?0.47 g
Valine ?0.92 g
Arginine ?1 g
Histidine ?0.42 g
Alanine ?1.1 g
Aspartic acid ?1.3 g
Glutamic acid ?1.8 g
Glycine ?1.4 g
Proline ?1.1 g
Serine ?0.67 g
Carotenoids (1)
Retinol ?27 µg
Other components (6)
Water ?79.7 g
Ash ?1.1 g
Energy ?397 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?89 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?12 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
Beef, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw Raw 92 16.2 g 0 g 2.5 g
Veal, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw Raw 90 16.3 g 0 g 2.3 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, thymus, raw Raw 101 17.2 g 0 g 3.1 g
Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Raw 99 17.4 g 0.29 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
Veal, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, raw Raw 99 15.8 g 0.85 g 3.1 g
Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw Raw 100 17.9 g 0 g 2.6 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 174359. 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 95 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 27 kcal. 4 oz (113 g): about 107 kcal.

Is raw lamb high in protein?

Raw lamb contains 16.7 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.7 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 74% 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 2.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.89 g is saturated (4% 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 (164% DV), iron (36% DV), Vitamin C (34% DV), selenium (32% DV) and copper (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in raw lamb?

100 g contains 157 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, lungs, raw has 95 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.