Lamb, ground, raw
FDC 174370oz (28 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 30 · -42 vs Lamb, veal & game medianRaw ground lamb scores 30 of 100, a Low band and rank 54 of 60 within Lamb, veal & game, its main strength being an excellent 33% DV of protein per serving.
It is the base for kofta, burgers, and Mediterranean-style meatballs once cooked, and a 28g ounce portion comes from a base food running 282 calories per 100g raw with fat as the leading macro. Saturated fat runs to 10.2 g per 100 g, and since the score sits well below the category median of 72, lamb, ground, cooked, broiled, is a same-category option that scores higher.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | 14% |
| Total fat | 23 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 17 g | 33% |
| Potassium | 222 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 79 kcal | 4% |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 17 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0 g | |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.43 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 5.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 174370Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the lamb, veal & game median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
Lamb, ground, cooked, broiledDensity 41 vs 30Game meat, bison, ground, rawDensity 43 vs 30Veal, ground, rawDensity 46 vs 30