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Lamb cutlet
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 333 kcal —
- Protein 15 g 31%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 30 g 39%
- Saturated fat 14 g 70%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 67.4 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 45 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.43 µg 2%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.15 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.21 mg 16%
- Niacin (B3) 4.3 mg 27%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.55 mg 11%
- Vitamin B6 0.32 mg 19%
- Folate (B9) 6.8 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 1.2 µg 50%
Minerals
- Calcium 9.3 mg 1%
- Iron 1.7 mg 10%
- Magnesium 15.5 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 144 mg 12%
- Potassium 279 mg 6%
- Zinc 2.5 mg 23%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 2.7 µg 5%
- Iodine 3 µg 2%
Similar foods
- Lamb chopsraw230 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb rib chopraw276 kcal / 100 g
- Pork chopraw164 kcal / 100 g
- Veal chopraw189 kcal / 100 g
- Mutton meatraw137 kcal / 100 g
- Forequarter lamb chopwith bone, lean, raw134 kcal / 100 g
- Kid goat chopraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Chump lamb chopwith bone, some fat removed, raw180 kcal / 100 g
- Sheeplean only, raw121 kcal / 100 g
- Suckling lamb ribsraw191 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Lamb cutlet
How do you cook lamb cutlets in a frying pan?
Pat them dry, season, then sear in a very hot pan with a little oil for about 3 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Rest for 3 minutes before serving.
Can you cook lamb cutlets on the barbecue?
Yes. Grill them over high heat for about 3 minutes per side, turning once; move them away from direct heat if the fat flares up. Use a thermometer to check the centre.
What temperature should lamb cutlets reach?
For a straightforward food-safety target, cook them until the centre reaches 70 °C for 2 minutes. Insert the thermometer into the thickest part, away from the bone.
How should you store lamb cutlets?
Keep raw cutlets covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook within 2 days of buying. Refrigerate cooked leftovers promptly and eat within 3 days, or freeze them.
What goes well with lamb cutlets?
Serve them with mint sauce or salsa verde, and pair them with roast potatoes, peas or grilled aubergine. They also work well as the centrepiece of a mixed grill.
How do you choose lamb cutlets at the butcher?
Look for cutlets of similar thickness so they cook evenly, with firm pink-red meat and a fine layer of white fat. Ask for the bone to be trimmed if you want them easier to handle.
Are lamb cutlets fattier than lamb chops?
Yes: lamb cutlets have 30 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 16.3 g in lamb chops.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 21500 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
