Lamb

What is Lamb

A lamb is a young sheep less than 1 year old. There are many lamb cuts available in meat markets with the most popular being lamb chops, rack of lamb (roast) and leg of lamb as well as ground lamb. The smaller cuts are normally pan fried or grilled and the large roasting cuts and leg are typically oven roasted.

Substitute for Lamb

Veal

Equivalents

1 lb lamb = 2 chops, 3/4" thick
1 leg = 5 to 7 lbs w/bone

Lamb

Nutrition Information For Lamb

Serving Size

1 piece, cooked, excluding refuse (yield from 1 lb raw meat with refuse)

Calories

691

Calories from Fat

405

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 45g

70%

Saturated Fat 21g

30%

Cholesterol 235mg

80%

Sodium 205mg

10%

Potassium

813g

20%

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 66g

130%

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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