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Lean lamb

Lean lamb provides 21.5 g of protein for 120 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz), or 17.9 g of protein for every 100 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Lamb loin, lean only, raw (New Zealand)

  • 120 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 21.5 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 125 g (4.5 oz) serving provides about 150 kcal, 26.9 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for lean lamb per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 125 g (4.5 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (125 g (4.5 oz))
Calories120 kcal150 kcal
Protein21.5 g26.9 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat3.8 g4.7 g
of which saturated1.2 g1.5 g
Water74.5 g93.1 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 120 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 17.9 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 74.5 g of water) = 5.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in protein
It has at least 10 g of protein per 100 g and 6 g per 100 kcal. Protein is the most filling nutrient per calorie and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which matters especially when a GLP-1 medication reduces your appetite.

Frequently asked questions about lean lamb

How much protein is in a 125 g (4.5 oz) serving of lean lamb?

100 g (3.5 oz) of lean lamb has 21.5 g of protein. A typical 125 g (4.5 oz) serving has about 26.9 g of protein. That is 17.9 g of protein per 100 kcal, which is why it carries our “High in protein” tag.

How many calories does a 125 g (4.5 oz) serving of lean lamb have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of lean lamb has 120 kcal. A typical 125 g (4.5 oz) serving has about 150 kcal. That is a low energy density.

Is lean lamb filling?

Yes, very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 120 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 17.9 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 74.5 g of water) = 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about lean lamb on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about lean lamb on a GLP-1 medication. “High in protein”: plenty of protein per calorie; protein helps preserve muscle mass when you eat less. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of lean lamb?

We use 125 g (4.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 150 kcal, 26.9 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Lamb, New Zealand, imported, loin, boneless, separable lean only, raw (FDC ID 174452). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .