Calories in
lamb, australian, ground
255 kcal per 100 g Lamb, Australian, ground contains 255 calories per 100 grams, or about 288 calories per serving (4 oz). Per 100 g it provides 17.1 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 20.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 27% protein, 73% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (4 oz) | 113.0 g | 288 | 19.4 g | 0.0 g | 23.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per serving (4 oz)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (4 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 255 kcal | 288 kcal |
| Protein | 17.1 g | 19.4 g |
| Total fat | 20.7 g | 23.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 77.0 mg | 87.0 mg |
| Calcium | 9.0 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Cholesterol | 73.0 mg | 82.5 mg |
| Water | 61.5 g | 69.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172608). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How lamb, australian, ground compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, lamb, australian, ground ranks 25 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 18% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 6.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one serving (4 oz) (288 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 59 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in lamb, australian, ground?
Lamb, Australian, ground contains 255 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 288 calories per serving (4 oz). It also provides 17.1 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 20.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of lamb, australian, ground?
By calories, lamb, australian, ground is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 27% protein and 73% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a serving (4 oz)?
About 59 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the lamb, australian, ground I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Lamb, Australian, ground, 85% lean / 15% fat, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.