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Lamb

While less than one pound of lamb is consumed on average in the U.S. per capita, lamb is a popular food enjoyed worldwide, especially at religious holidays.

Technically, lamb is the meat of sheep less than a year year old. There are two types of lamb - baby lamb and spring lamb, which are both milk fed. Baby lamb is customarily slaughtered at between 6 and 8 weeks old. When a sheep is over 2 years, it's referred to as mutton which has tougher meat and a stronger flavor than baby or spring lamb.

In addition to high protein, vitamin B12 and zinc content, lamb is a grass-fed animal rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)that offers antioxidant and weight control benefits.

 

The Benefits

  • Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Candida Diet, Diabetic, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, High Protein Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Whole Food
  • Excellent Source of: Protein, VitaminB12, Niacin, Riboflavin
  • Good Source of: Zinc, Phosphorous
  • Preferences: No Fish, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sodium, Low Sugars

Related Foods

  • Beef, Grass-Fed
  • Lamb
  • Bison

Related Recipes

  • Lamb Kebabs with Balsamic Glaze
  • Slow Cooker Balsamic Glazed Lamb
  • Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lamb Shanks

Related Nutrients

  • Vitamin B12
  • Zinc
  • Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)

Selecting and Storing

First, choose New Zealand lamb. This ensures no hormones have been given. To choose the most tender and delicate flavored lamb, look for lamb with a pale pink flesh. Refrigerate ground and lamb cuts loosely wrapped for up to 3 days. Roasts can be stored up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 3 ounce(s)
Calories: 103 Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 1 : 1 View Calorie Breakdown
MACRONUTRIENTS Amount
Total Fat
3.19 g
Saturated Fat
1.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.23 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.16 g
Trans Fat
0.13 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
84 g
ALA
50 mg
EPA, DHA
17 mg, 6 mg
EPA
17 mg,
DHA
6 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
61.32 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0 g
Net Carbohydrate
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
17.51 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
MICRONUTRIENTS Amount % Daily Value*
*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 IU 0%
Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.84 IU 0%
Vitamin E 0.18 IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 6%
Vitamin B12 2.18 mcg 36%
Vitamin K 0 mg 0%
Folate 0 mcg 0%
Niacin 5.81 mg 29%
Riboflavin 0.35 mg 21%
Thiamin 0.13 mg 9%
Minerals
Calcium 3.36 mg 0%
Copper 0.09 mg 4%
Iron 1.41 mg 8%
Magnesium 16.8 mg 4%
Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
Phosphorous 173.88 mg 17%
Potassium 150.36 mg 4%
Selenium 2.69 mcg 4%
Sodium 36.96 mg 2%
Zinc 2.56 mg 17%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-carotene 0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin 0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin 0 mcg
Lycopene 0 mcg

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