Lamb
Lamb – Nutrition Facts (per 100 grams)
Calories: 258 kcal
Protein: 25.6 g
Fat: 16.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6.9 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.0 g
Carbohydrates: 0 g - Sugars: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
Cholesterol: 97 mg
Sodium: 72 mg
Vitamins in Lamb
- Vitamin A: 2 IU (0% DV)
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.1 mg (8% DV)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 0.3 mg (23% DV)
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 6.9 mg (43% DV)
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): 0.7 mg (14% DV)
- Vitamin B6: 0.2 mg (17% DV)
- Vitamin B12: 2.8 µg (117% DV)
- Vitamin D: 0.1 µg (1% DV)
- Vitamin E: 0.2 mg (1% DV)
- Vitamin K: 4.5 µg (4% DV)
Minerals in Lamb
- Calcium: 17 mg (1% DV)
- Phosphorus: 208 mg (30% DV)
- Magnesium: 23 mg (5% DV)
- Potassium: 319 mg (7% DV)
- Iron: 2.1 mg (12% DV)
- Zinc: 4.0 mg (36% DV)
- Selenium: 25.0 µg (45% DV)
Note:
- Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Lamb is a high-quality protein source, rich in Vitamin B12, essential for nerve function and red blood cell formation.
- It provides notable amounts of zinc, crucial for immune health and wound healing, and iron, important for oxygen transport.
- Lamb contains a moderate amount of saturated fat, so it’s best consumed in moderation for heart health.
- Phosphorus and selenium levels are also high, supporting bone health and antioxidant defense.