Lamb Nutrition

Lamb vs. Other Meats

Nutrition Facts for Health-Conscience Diners*

Saturated

Meat Calories Fat Fat Cholesterol

Lamb Leg** 162 6.58 g 2.4 g 75.7 mg

Pork (fresh ham) 179 8.02 g 2.8 g 80.2 mg

Beef Round 164 6.59 g 2.4 g 69.0 mg

Chicken

(Dark and Light) 162 6.32 g 1.7 g 75.3 mg

Turkey

(Dark and Light) 145 4.23 g 1.4 g 64.4 mg

Source: USDA

*Based on 3 oz. cooked portion meat or poultry (dry heat); trimmed of excess fat and/or skin.

**Whole leg (shank and sirloin)

Caloric Value of Lamb Cuts

3 Ounces (85 grams) Cooked lean lamb

Calories Protein (g) Fat (g) Polyunsaturated (g)

Foreshank, braised

Leg, shank half, roasted

Leg, top round, roasted

Leg, butterflied, broiled

Leg, sirloin half, roasted

Loin chop, broiled

Loin roast, roasted

Rib chop, broiled

Rib rack roast, roasted

Shoulder, arm chop, broiled

Shoulder, blade chop, broiled

Shoulder, square cut roast, roasted

Leg and shoulder cubes for

stew, braised

Leg and shoulder cubes for

kabobs, broiled

Ground, broiled

3 Ounces (85 grams) Cooked lean lamb

Monounsaturated (g) Cholesterol (mg) Carbs (g) Saturated (g)

Foreshank, braised

Leg, shank half, roasted

Leg, top round, roasted

Leg, butterflied, broiled

Leg, sirloin half, roasted

Loin chop, broiled

Loin roast, roasted

Rib chop, broiled

Rib rack roast, roasted

Shoulder, arm chop, broiled

Shoulder, blade chop, broiled

Shoulder, square cut roast, roasted

Leg and shoulder cubes for stew, braised

Leg and shoulder cubes for kabobs, broiled

Ground, broiled