Lamb: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of lamb has 294 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): 250 kcal.
Lamb is in the family Meat & eggs. Per 100 g it provides 24.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates (0 g fiber) and 20.9 g fat: about 66% of its calories come from fat.
What lamb provides most
- High in vitamin B12: 2.5 µg per 100 g, 106 % of the Daily Value.
- High in protein: 24.5 g per 100 g, 49 % of the Daily Value.
- High in selenium: 26.4 µg per 100 g, 48 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B3 (niacin): 6.7 mg per 100 g, 42 % of the Daily Value.
- High in zinc: 4.5 mg per 100 g, 41 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.25 mg per 100 g, 19 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: saturated fat: 8.8 g · cholesterol: 97 mg.
Lamb per serving
The serving is 3 oz, 85 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 294 kcal | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 20.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 20.9 g | 17.8 g |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 61.2 mg |
Lamb nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 294 kcal | — |
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49 % |
| Total fat | 20.9 g | 27 % |
| Saturated fat | 8.8 g | 44 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.8 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.5 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32 % |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars | 0 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K | 4.6 µg | 4 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.1 mg | 8 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 19 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 6.7 mg | 42 % |
| B6 | 0.13 mg | 8 % |
| B9 · Folate | 18 µg | 5 % |
| B12 | 2.5 µg | 106 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10 % |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphorus | 188 mg | 15 % |
| Potassium | 310 mg | 7 % |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3 % |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg | 41 % |
| Selenium | 26.4 µg | 48 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.3 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other meat & eggs
Of 8 foods in this family on Micela, lamb ranks 2nd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🥓 Bacon | 548 | 35.7 g |
| 2 | 🐑 Lamb | 294 | 24.5 g |
| 3 | 🥩 Beef | 257 | 26.8 g |
| 4 | 🍖 Grilled steak | 255 | 23.5 g |
| 5 | 🐖 Pork | 248 | 27.1 g |
| 6 | 🍗 Chicken | 165 | 31 g |
| 7 | 🦃 Turkey | 159 | 29.1 g |
| 8 | 🥚 Egg | 143 | 12.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, lamb is in the top 10 for zinc (5th), vitamin B12 (7th), protein (9th).
Where it comes from
Zagros mountains and Anatolia.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does lamb have?
100 g of lamb has 294 kcal. 3 oz (85 g) has 250 kcal.
How much protein does lamb have?
24.5 g per 100 g; 20.8 g in 3 oz.
How many carbs does lamb have?
0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 0 g is fiber and 0 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does lamb have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: vitamin B12, 106 %; protein, 49 %; selenium, 48 %; vitamin B3 (niacin), 42 %.
Where does lamb come from?
Zagros mountains and Anatolia. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 17002 · Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked · Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked
One serving (3 oz) is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers