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Ground lamb
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 282 kcal —
- Protein 17 g 33%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 23 g 30%
- Saturated fat 10 g 51%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 59 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 73 mg 24%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.1 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.2 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 3.6 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.11 mg 9%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.21 mg 16%
- Niacin (B3) 6 mg 37%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.65 mg 13%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 18 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 2.3 µg 96%
- Choline 69.3 mg 13%
Minerals
- Calcium 16 mg 1%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 157 mg 13%
- Potassium 222 mg 5%
- Zinc 3.4 mg 31%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 18.8 µg 34%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 282 | 17 g | 0 g | 23 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 80 | 4.7 g | 0 g | 6.6 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 160 | 9.4 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 40 | 2.3 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 240 | 14 g | 0 g | 20 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 320 | 19 g | 0 g | 27 g |
Similar foods
- Minced lambraw218 kcal / 100 g
- Ground vealraw197 kcal / 100 g
- Ground deer meatraw157 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb minceraw196 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb minced meat14 % fat, raw199 kcal / 100 g
- Minced meatraw, av222 kcal / 100 g
- Veal minceraw144 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped vealraw98 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken minceraw147 kcal / 100 g
- Chopped beefraw102 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground lamb
How do you cook ground lamb so it browns rather than steams?
Pat it dry and cook it in a hot, wide pan, breaking it into small pieces. If the pan is crowded, brown it in batches; drain excess fat after browning if you want a less rich result.
What temperature should ground lamb reach?
Cook ground lamb until it reaches 70 °C for 2 minutes, or until it is steaming hot throughout with no pink remaining. A food thermometer is the most reliable check.
What can you make with ground lamb?
Use it for shepherd’s pie, Greek-style moussaka, kofta kebabs or spiced meatballs. Cumin, coriander, garlic, mint and parsley all pair well with its savoury flavour.
How do you keep lamb burgers or meatballs from falling apart?
Mix the lamb gently with a little beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then shape it without packing it tightly. Chill the patties or meatballs for about 20 minutes before cooking so they hold together better.
How long can you keep ground lamb in the fridge?
Keep it sealed on the bottom shelf of the fridge and use it within 1–2 days, or by its use-by date if sooner. Freeze it before that point if you will not cook it in time; thaw it in the fridge, not on the worktop.
Can you use ground beef instead of ground lamb?
Yes, ground beef works in shepherd’s pie, meatballs and kebabs, but the flavour is less distinctive and often less earthy. Ground beef has 293 kcal and 24.7 g fat per 100 g, compared with 282 kcal and 23 g in ground lamb.
Is ground lamb the same as lamb mince?
Yes. “Ground lamb” and “lamb mince” refer to lamb that has been minced or ground; the wording varies between English-speaking regions.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174370 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
