Ground Lamb Calories and Nutrition Facts
Ground Lamb has 237 calories per 100 g, with 17.5 g protein, 0 g carbs and 18.6 g fat. Official USDA analytical record: Lamb, ground, raw (FDC ID: 2727570).
A 100g serving of ground lamb contains 237 calories, 17.5g protein, 0g total carbs (0g net carbs), and 18.6g fat.
Energy density
2.37 kcal/g
medium
Protein / 100 kcal
7.4 g
satiety per calorie
Net carbs / 100 g
0 g
carbs minus fibre
100 kcal portion
42 g
≈ 1.5 oz
- Sugars
- 0g
- Fibre
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0g
- Sodium
- 53mg
Lamb, ground, raw nutrition facts
The table below shows the complete nutritional profile for lamb, ground, raw per 100 g (the laboratory analytical standard), alongside the share of the FDA Daily Value each nutrient covers. Most of its calories come from fat, and it is high in protein (17.5 g per 100 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % DV* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 237 kcal | — |
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 18.6 g | 24% |
| Sugars | 0 g | — |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Value per 100 g, against the FDA reference intakes for adults and children 4+ years (50 g protein, 275 g carbohydrate, 28 g fibre, 78 g fat, 20 g saturated fat, 2300 mg sodium). Total sugars has no Daily Value — the 50 g reference applies to added sugars only, and USDA reports total sugars here.
Ground Lamb calories by weight: ounces, pounds and grams
USDA publishes this food per 100 g, so here is the same profile converted to the weights a kitchen scale and a US recipe actually use. At 2.37 kcal per gram (medium energy density), medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 67 kcal | 5 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 237 kcal | 17.5 g | 0 g | 18.6 g |
| 4 oz (113 g) | 269 kcal | 19.8 g | 0 g | 21.1 g |
| 8 oz / ½ lb (227 g) | 538 kcal | 39.7 g | 0 g | 42.2 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1075 kcal | 79.4 g | 0 g | 84.4 g |
Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central Foundation Foods dataset (public domain, CC0). Laboratory food profile and analytical measurements verified under USDA FDC ID 2727570.
View raw USDA laboratory entry →Portion planning with ground lamb
- 100 calories comes to about 42 g (1.5 oz).
- 20 g of protein takes about 114 g, bringing 270 kcal with it — that is 7.4 g of protein per 100 calories.
- Macro split by calories: 0% carbs, 29% protein, 71% fat.
Nutrient screening detail
The badges near the top of this page come from screening the per-100 g values against the FDA nutrient-content thresholds in 21 CFR 101.54–101.62. The regulations define those claims per reference serving rather than per 100 g, so treat these as a like-for-like comparison between foods, not as a statement about a product label:
- High protein — 17.5 g per 100 g (≥ 20% DV)
- Low saturated fat — 0 g per 100 g (≤ 1 g)
- Low sodium — 53 mg per 100 g (≤ 140 mg)
- Sugar free — 0 g total sugars per 100 g (< 0.5 g)
- Keto-friendly — 0 g net carbs per 100 g (≤ 5 g)
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Ground Lamb FAQ & Nutrition Questions
How many calories and carbs are in 100 g of ground lamb?
One serving of 100 g provides 237 calories, 0 g total carbs, 17.5 g protein, and 18.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of ground lamb?
Ground Lamb contains 237 calories per 100 g, with 17.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, and 18.6 g fat. Use the interactive calculator above to scale to any custom amount.
What is the USDA FoodData Central (FDC) ID for ground lamb?
The official USDA FoodData Central ID for "Lamb, ground, raw" is FDC ID: 2727570. You can view the verified laboratory analytical record on the USDA FoodData Central Database.
What is the macronutrient breakdown of ground lamb?
By calories, ground lamb is approximately 0% carbohydrates, 29% protein, and 71% fat.
How many calories are in an ounce of ground lamb?
One ounce (28 g) of ground lamb has 67 calories, with 5 g protein, 0 g carbs and 5.3 g fat. Four ounces (113 g) comes to 269 calories, and a full pound (454 g) to 1075 calories.
How much ground lamb is 100 calories?
About 42 g of ground lamb supplies 100 calories, because it carries 2.37 kcal per gram (medium energy density). Medium energy density — portion size starts to matter, so weigh it if you are tracking closely.
How much ground lamb do I need for 20 g of protein?
Roughly 114 g of ground lamb, which also brings 270 calories with it. That works out to 7.4 g of protein per 100 calories.
Is this nutrition data free to use?
Yes. The data is sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central (CC0 public domain). Viewing and scaling portions here is 100% free with no sign-up — and you can log this food free in our online food diary.