Lamb, ground, raw is a meat at 242 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin (B3), providing 71% and 70% of the Daily Value respectively. This meat is a moderate protein source. Lamb and game meats are sources of complete protein, iron, zinc, and B12. Grass-fed varieties may have different fatty acid profiles compared to grain-fed. Our database tracks 93 nutrients for this food, plus environmental footprint data.
Top Nutrients
Data for 93 of 150 tracked nutrients
Nutrient Fingerprint
How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.
Complete Nutrient Profile
Macronutrients 10
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Foundation | 63.3 | g | — | 2% |
| Calories Foundation | 242 | kcal | — | — |
| Energy (kJ) SR | 1,180 | kj | — | — |
| Protein Foundation | 17.5 | g | — | 31% |
| Total Fat Foundation | 18.6 | g | — | — |
| Carbohydrate Foundation | -0.25 | g | — | -0% |
| Fiber AFCD | 0 | g | — | — |
| Total Sugars AFCD | 0 | g | — | — |
| Starch AFCD | 0 | g | — | — |
| Ash Foundation | 0.86 | g | — | — |
Minerals 11
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Foundation | 6.6 | mg | — | 1% |
| Iron Foundation | 1.6 | mg | — | 20% |
| Magnesium Foundation | 17.5 | mg | — | 4% |
| Phosphorus Foundation | 156 | mg | — | 22% |
| Potassium Foundation | 272 | mg | — | 8% |
| Sodium Foundation | 53.5 | mg | — | 4% |
| Zinc Foundation | 3.1 | mg | — | 28% |
| Copper Foundation | 0.08 | mg | — | 9% |
| Manganese Foundation | 0.004 | mg | — | 0% |
| Selenium AFCD | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Fluoride AFCD | 100 | µg | — | 2% |
Vitamins 32
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD | 12.0 | µg | — | 1% |
| Vitamin A (IU) SR | 0 | IU | — | — |
| Retinol AFCD | 12.0 | µg | — | — |
| Beta-Carotene AFCD | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Alpha-Carotene SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Lycopene SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Vitamin C AFCD | 0 | mg | — | — |
| Vitamin D SR | 0.10 | µg | — | 1% |
| Vitamin D (IU) AFCD | 0.83 | IU | — | — |
| Vitamin D2 AFCD | 0.22 | µg | — | — |
| Vitamin D3 AFCD | 0.03 | µg | — | — |
| Vitamin E AFCD | 0.70 | mg | — | 5% |
| Beta-Tocopherol AFCD | 0 | mg | — | — |
| Gamma-Tocopherol AFCD | 0 | mg | — | — |
| Delta-Tocopherol AFCD | 0 | mg | — | — |
| Vitamin K1 SR | 3.6 | µg | — | 3% |
| Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Thiamin (B1) AFCD | 0.09 | mg | — | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) AFCD | 0.19 | mg | — | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) AFCD | 11.2 | mg | — | 70% |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) AFCD | 0.42 | mg | — | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 AFCD | 0.56 | mg | — | 43% |
| Biotin (B7) AFCD | 1.4 | µg | — | 5% |
| Folate AFCD | 17.0 | µg | — | 4% |
| Folic Acid SR | 0 | µg | — | — |
| Folate (food) AFCD | 17.0 | µg | — | — |
| Folate (DFE) AFCD | 17.0 | µg | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 AFCD | 1.7 | µg | — | 71% |
| Choline SR | 69.3 | mg | — | 13% |
| Betaine SR | 10.2 | mg | — | — |
Fatty Acids 9
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated Fat AFCD | 2.3 | g | — | — |
| Monounsaturated Fat AFCD | 3.1 | g | — | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD | 0.82 | g | — | — |
| Trans Fat AFCD | 0.29 | g | — | — |
| Cholesterol Foundation | 75.0 | mg | — | — |
| Omega-3 ALA AFCD | 0.07 | g | — | 4% |
| Omega-3 EPA AFCD | 0.03 | g | — | — |
| Omega-3 DPA AFCD | 0.06 | g | — | — |
| Omega-3 DHA AFCD | 0.02 | g | — | — |
Individual Fatty Acids 10
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyric Acid (4:0) SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) SR | 0 | g | — | — |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) AFCD | 0.14 | g | — | — |
| Capric Acid (10:0) AFCD | 1.2 | g | — | — |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) AFCD | 0.88 | g | — | — |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) AFCD | 0.10 | g | — | — |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR | 5.1 | g | — | — |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) SR | 3.2 | g | — | — |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD | 0.40 | g | — | 2% |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR | 0.42 | g | — | — |
Amino Acids 18
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Unit | Per Serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan AFCD | 0.18 | g | — | — |
| Threonine SR | 0.71 | g | — | — |
| Isoleucine SR | 0.80 | g | — | — |
| Leucine SR | 1.3 | g | — | — |
| Lysine SR | 1.5 | g | — | — |
| Methionine SR | 0.42 | g | — | — |
| Cystine SR | 0.20 | g | — | — |
| Phenylalanine SR | 0.67 | g | — | — |
| Tyrosine SR | 0.56 | g | — | — |
| Valine SR | 0.89 | g | — | — |
| Arginine SR | 0.98 | g | — | — |
| Histidine SR | 0.52 | g | — | — |
| Alanine SR | 1.00 | g | — | — |
| Aspartic Acid SR | 1.5 | g | — | — |
| Glutamic Acid SR | 2.4 | g | — | — |
| Glycine SR | 0.81 | g | — | — |
| Proline SR | 0.69 | g | — | — |
| Serine SR | 0.61 | g | — | — |
Nutrient Density Score
The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.
NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.
Nutrient Interactions in This Food
Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.
⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete
High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.
Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990
Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.
Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991
Amino Acid Profile
Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.
✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.
All Amino Acids (18)
| Amino Acid | g / 100g | mg / g protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.18 | 10.3 |
| Threonine | 0.71 | 40.6 |
| Isoleucine | 0.80 | 45.8 |
| Leucine | 1.3 | 73.8 |
| Lysine | 1.5 | 83.7 |
| Methionine | 0.42 | 24.3 |
| Cystine | 0.20 | 11.3 |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67 | 38.6 |
| Tyrosine | 0.56 | 31.8 |
| Valine | 0.89 | 51.1 |
| Arginine | 0.98 | 56.3 |
| Histidine | 0.52 | 30.0 |
| Alanine | 1.00 | 57.0 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.5 | 83.4 |
| Glutamic Acid | 2.4 | 137.6 |
| Glycine | 0.81 | 46.3 |
| Proline | 0.69 | 39.7 |
| Serine | 0.61 | 35.2 |
Fatty Acid Profile
Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.
How Cooking Changes Nutrients
Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Lamb” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.
Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.
Environmental Impact
Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Lamb & Mutton” category.
- Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
- System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
- Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
- Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.
Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.
Global Supply: Meat
Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.
Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)
+56%Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in Lamb, ground, raw?
Lamb, ground, raw contains 242 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 17.5g of protein (29% of calories), 18.6g of fat (69%), and -0.25g of carbohydrates (0%). Fat is the primary energy source.
What is Lamb, ground, raw most nutritious for?
The standout nutrient in Lamb, ground, raw is Vitamin B12, providing 1.7 µg per 100g (71% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Niacin (B3) (70% DV). Our database tracks 93 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.
Is Lamb, ground, raw high in protein?
Lamb, ground, raw provides 17.5g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 29% of its calories.
How much fiber is in Lamb, ground, raw?
Lamb, ground, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.