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LAMB CONSUMER
Nutrient Comparisons of Lamb Data to Other Protein Foods
(100 grams raw, edible portion)
Energy
Calories
Kilojoules
Protein
Fat

Lamb*
Leg
148
620
19
8.0
Loin
237
990
18
19.0
Shoulder
214
890
18
16.0
Ground**
146
610
20
7.2

Chicken (meat & skin)
Breast
176
735
21
9.7
Thigh
245
1024
16
20
Drumstick
189
790
18
13.0

Beef (1/4" trim)
Sirloin steak
162
675
19
8.9
Prime rib roast
260
1085
18
20.0
Inside top round
133
560
22
4.2
Lean ground beef
215
900
19
15.0

Pork (1/4" trim)
Leg inside round
131
550
21
4.6
Loin centre cut
182
760
21
10.0
Shoulder butt
243
1015
18
18.0

Notes:
* The fat trim for the lamb cuts was not specified
** Ground lamb prepared with meat from the loin and should would have different nutrient profile
 
**Source: Canadian Nutrient File, 1997 & Maxxam Analytics 1998
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