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Mutton
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked, roasted, navajo
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 234 kcal —
- Protein 33 g 67%
- Carbohydrate 0.1 g 0%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 5.1 g 26%
- Sodium 135 mg 6%
- Cholesterol 109 mg 36%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin E 0.8 mg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.3 mg 23%
- Niacin (B3) 6.5 mg 41%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.9 mg 18%
- Vitamin B6 0.38 mg 22%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 4.4 µg 185%
- Choline 101 mg 18%
Minerals
- Calcium 10 mg 1%
- Iron 4.8 mg 26%
- Magnesium 31 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 272 mg 22%
- Potassium 409 mg 9%
- Zinc 5.9 mg 54%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 38 µg 69%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 234 | 33 g | 0.1 g | 11 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 66 | 9.5 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 133 | 19 g | 0 g | 6.3 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 33 | 4.7 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 199 | 28 g | 0.1 g | 9.4 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 265 | 38 g | 0.1 g | 13 g |
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Questions about Mutton
What is the difference between mutton and lamb?
Both come from sheep, but mutton is from an older animal and usually has a deeper, more pronounced flavour and firmer texture. Lamb is generally milder and more tender, so it cooks well with quicker methods.
How do you cook mutton so it becomes tender?
Use a moist, slow method for tougher cuts: brown the pieces, then cover and simmer gently in stock or water for about 2–3 hours, until they yield easily to a fork. A slow cooker also works well; keep the meat partly submerged in liquid.
What temperature should mutton reach when cooked?
For a whole joint or chop, cook it to at least 63 °C in the centre and rest it for 3 minutes. Cook minced mutton to 71 °C, as mincing can spread bacteria through the meat.
Which cuts of mutton are best for stew?
Shoulder, neck and breast have connective tissue that softens during long cooking, making them good choices for stew. Ask for pieces cut into similar sizes so they cook evenly.
What dishes are made with mutton in Native American and Alaska Native cooking?
Mutton stew with corn and squash is one familiar combination, and mutton may also be cooked with hominy or served with dumplings. Recipes and traditions differ among Indigenous communities; the meat’s rich flavour suits slow-simmered dishes.
How should you store raw and cooked mutton?
Keep raw mutton covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook it within 3–5 days; use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. Freeze it tightly wrapped for longer storage, and thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
How does mutton compare with goat meat?
Goat is leaner: it has 3.03 g fat per 100 g, compared with 11 g in mutton. Goat also tends to have a firmer, slightly gamey flavour, while mutton is richer.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167634 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
