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Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw

Lamb/Game Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw is a meat at 68.0 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin B12, providing 9.89 µg (412% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. 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 79 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

68.0
Calories
kcal
11.4
Protein
g
2.4
Fat
g
0.14
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin B12
9.9 µg
412% DV
💎
Selenium
26.2 µg
48% DV
☀️
Thiamin (B1)
0.32 mg
26% DV

Data for 79 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 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR85.0g
2%
Calories SR68.0kcal
Energy (kJ) SR283kj
Protein SR11.4g
20%
Total Fat SR2.4g
Carbohydrate SR0.14g
0%
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR1.1g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR5.0mg
0%
Iron SR1.1mg
14%
Magnesium SR11.0mg
3%
Phosphorus SR179mg
26%
Potassium SR265mg
8%
Sodium SR119mg
8%
Zinc SR1.1mg
10%
Copper SR0.09mg
10%
Manganese SR0.03mg
1%
Selenium SR26.2µg
48%
Vitamins 19
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR34.0µg
4%
Vitamin A (IU) SR10.0IU
Retinol SR10.0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin D3 SR0µg
Vitamin E SR0.31mg
2%
Thiamin (B1) SR0.32mg
26%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.21mg
16%
Niacin (B3) SR1.7mg
11%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.87mg
17%
Vitamin B6 SR0.03mg
2%
Vitamin B12 SR9.9µg
412%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR0.79g
Monounsaturated Fat SR0.36g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.35g
Trans Fat SR0.03g
Cholesterol SR393mg
Omega-3 ALA SR0.002g
0%
Omega-3 EPA SR0.01g
Omega-3 DPA SR0.01g
Omega-3 DHA SR0.18g
Individual Fatty Acids 12
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0.01g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0.002g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0.002g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.02g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.57g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.15g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.03g
0%
Omega-6 LA SR0.02g
Omega-6 GLA SR0g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.002g
Amino Acids 17
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.13g
Threonine SR0.54g
Isoleucine SR0.51g
Leucine SR0.88g
Lysine SR0.99g
Methionine SR0.37g
Cystine SR0.15g
Phenylalanine SR0.45g
Tyrosine SR0.40g
Valine SR0.58g
Arginine SR0.77g
Histidine SR0.24g
Alanine SR0.57g
Glutamic Acid SR1.6g
Glycine SR0.49g
Proline SR0.36g
Serine SR0.39g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

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.

51
NRF9.3 Score
Good · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

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

Zinc vs Copper●●●

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 vs Iron●●

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

Potassium vs Sodium●●

High potassium intake promotes renal sodium excretion and attenuates the blood pressure–raising effect of sodium. A higher K:Na ratio is associated with lower cardiovascular risk.

Aburto et al., BMJ, 2013

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.

130
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
17
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (17)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.1311.1
Threonine0.5447.7
Isoleucine0.5144.7
Leucine0.8877.2
Lysine0.9987.3
Methionine0.3732.6
Cystine0.1513.1
Phenylalanine0.4539.4
Tyrosine0.4034.6
Valine0.5850.9
Arginine0.7767.3
Histidine0.2421.1
Alanine0.5749.7
Glutamic Acid1.6139.6
Glycine0.4942.7
Proline0.3632.0
Serine0.3934.1

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.

0.79g
Saturated
0.36g
Monounsaturated
0.35g
Polyunsaturated
9.1:1
Omega-3 : Omega-6 Ratio
Omega-3 dominant — ideal range is 1:1 to 1:4
Omega Fatty Acids
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.01 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.18 g
ALA (18:3 n-3)0.002 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.01 g
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.02 g

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.

Key insights
Thiamin loses up to 62% when simmered. Broiled / Grilled retains 65%.
Vitamin B6 loses up to 38% when simmered. Roasted retains 75%.

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.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

51
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 51
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Lamb & Mutton” category.

39.7
kg CO₂e / kg
Very High Impact
370
m² land / kg
Land Use
1,803
L water / kg
Water Use
139
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions39.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use370 m² / kg
Water Use1,803 L / kg
Eutrophication97.1 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification139 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • 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.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw?

Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw contains 68.0 kcal per 100 grams, making it a low-calorie food. The energy comes from 11.4g of protein (67% of calories), 2.4g of fat (31%), and 0.14g of carbohydrates (1%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw is Vitamin B12, providing 9.9 µg per 100g (412% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Selenium (48% DV). Our database tracks 79 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw high in protein?

Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw provides 11.4g of protein per 100 grams — a moderate amount. Protein contributes 67% of its calories.

How much fiber is in Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw?

Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw?

Lamb, New Zealand, imported, testes, raw has a moderate insulin response (II: 51) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.