Source: USDA FoodData Central · Raw · Data verified by CaloriesCalc
* % Daily Value based on a 2,000 kcal diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 26.8µg | 49% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.06µg | 44% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 6.7mg | 42% | |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 38% | |
| Phosphorus | 195mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.24mg | 18% |
| Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100g | 100g | 258 kcal | 25.6g | 16.5g | 0.0g |
| lamb chop (100g) | — | 258 kcal | — | — | — |
| 3oz (85g) | — | 219 kcal | — | — | — |
Zero carbs. Calories vary by cut: leg of lamb ~218 kcal/100g, loin chop ~258, rack of lamb ~294, shoulder ~294. Grass-fed lamb has 2-3× more CLA and better omega-3 ratio.
Lamb contains ~0.8g of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) per 100g — the highest of any commonly consumed meat, approximately 2-3× more than beef. CLA is produced in the rumen of grass-eating animals. Research suggests CLA reduces body fat, preserves lean mass during caloric restriction, and has Antioxidant support properties. Grass-fed lamb has 2-3× more CLA than grain-fed.
Lamb provides 1.9mg of haem iron/100g — easily absorbed iron superior to plant iron for preventing and treating anaemia. Lamb also enhances absorption of non-haem iron from concurrent plant foods. In many cultures, lamb is considered restorative for people recovering from illness, blood loss, or pregnancy.
Grass-fed lamb has a significantly better omega-3:omega-6 ratio (~2:1) than grain-fed meat (~7:1). The omega-3s include ALA with some EPA and DHA from grass. This makes grass-fed lamb one of the better meat sources of anti-inflammatory fatty acids.
Lamb provides 26.8µg selenium/100g (49% DV). New Zealand and Australian lamb is particularly high in selenium due to naturally selenium-rich soils. Selenium is critical for thyroid hormone conversion (T4 to T3), antioxidant function, and male fertility.
Nutrition values from USDA FoodData Central. Not medical advice.