NUTRITIOUS - DELICIOUS
LAMB
Lamb is a prime
source of high quality protein, vitamins and minerals.
Its protein is nutritionally complete,
with all 8 essential amino acids in the proper ratio. It is
also high in B vitamins, niacin, zinc and iron.
A 3 - ounce serving of cooked lamb
trimmed of visible fat provides the following percentages of
nutrients for an adult male's Recommended Daily Allowance
(RDA) .
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- Protein - 48%
- Iron - 10%
- Zinc 30%
- Riboflavin - 14%
- Niacin - 27%
- Vitamin B-12 - 37%
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Compared to other meats, lamb contains
very little marbling (internal fat throughout the meat). Most
of the fat on lamb is on the outside edges and is easily
trimmed. This means fewer calories - only 176 in an average 3
ounce serving, or 7% of the daily caloric intake recommended
fro a 23 - 50 year old male.
A recent sturdy shows that only about
36% of the fat in lamb is saturated. The rest is mono or
polyunsaturated, the "good" fat in one's diet.
| Meat |
Calories |
Total Fat |
Saturated Fat |
Cholesterol |
Lamb
(leg roast) |
160 |
7g |
2g |
76mg |
Pork
(fresh ham) |
179 |
8g |
3g |
80mg |
Beef
(round) |
164 |
7g |
2g |
69mg |
Chicken
(dark meat) |
174 |
8g |
2g |
79mg |
Chicken
(light
meat) |
147 |
4g |
1g |
72mg |
