Is lamb high in protein?

Per calorie, lamb ranks #75 of 536 everyday foods in the USDA data Imi uses, with 14.8 g of protein per 100 calories. Foods with about 10 g or more per 100 calories are very protein-dense.

How many calories are in lamb?

3 oz (85 g) has about 162 calories, with 6.5 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrate, per USDA FoodData Central.

How much protein is in lamb? 24.1 g per 3 oz

Q: How much protein is in lamb?

3 oz (85 g) of lamb has 24.1 g of protein and 162 calories: about 14.8 g of protein per 100 calories, which is very high.

At a glance

24.1 g protein and 162 calories per 3 oz (85 g).
14.8 g protein per 100 calories: #75 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #19 of 61 in meat.
0 g fiber and 58 mg sodium per serving.

What is lamb like to eat?

Lamb is meat from young sheep, with a rich, slightly earthy flavor. Roast leg of lamb is a classic for gatherings, and leftovers slice well into wraps, salads and grain bowls through the week.

How can you eat more lamb?

Try this

Slice roast leg into pita with cucumber and yogurtCube and grill as kebabs with peppers and onionsServe over couscous or rice with roasted vegetablesStir leftovers into a warm lentil salad

Is lamb good on a GLP-1?

Lamb can taste rich, so thin slices with a cool yogurt sauce and a soft grain may be easier on small-appetite days. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.

How does lamb compare?

Food	Serving	Protein	Calories	Protein per 100 kcal
Lamb	3 oz	24.1 g	162	14.8 g
Steak	3 oz	26 g	156	16.7 g
Ground bison	3 oz	21.6 g	152	14.2 g
Chickpeas	1/2 cup	6 g	113	5.3 g

Close to lamb per calorie: pork chop (16 g), smoked salmon (15.6 g), ham (14.4 g).

Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.

What should you look for when you buy it?

Leg and loin cuts tend to be leaner than shoulder or ground lamb, and trimming the outer fat before cooking helps.

What's the full nutrition for lamb?

Nutrient	Per 3 oz (85 g)	Per 100 g	% Daily Value
Calories	162	191
Protein	24.1 g	28.3 g	48%
Fat	6.5 g	7.7 g
Saturated fat	2.4 g	2.8 g	12%
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g
Fiber	0 g	0 g	0%
Sugar	0 g	0 g
Sodium	58 mg	68 mg	3%
Calcium	7 mg	8 mg	1%
Iron	1.8 mg	2.12 mg	10%
Vitamin B12	2.2 mcg	2.64 mcg	92%
Vitamin D	0.1 mcg	0.1 mcg	1%

USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Lamb, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.

General education about food, not medical advice. If you have kidney disease or another condition that affects protein, talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your own needs.

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