Calories in
lamb, australian, imported
538 kcal per 100 g Lamb, Australian, imported contains 538 calories per 100 grams, or about 457 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 16.9 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 52.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 13% protein, 87% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 457 | 14.4 g | 0.0 g | 44.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 538 kcal | 457 kcal |
| Protein | 16.9 g | 14.4 g |
| Total fat | 52.3 g | 44.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 26.8 g | 22.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 58.0 mg | 49.3 mg |
| Potassium | 207.0 mg | 176.0 mg |
| Calcium | 12.0 mg | 10.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 81.0 mg | 68.9 mg |
| Water | 27.1 g | 23.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174891). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How lamb, australian, imported compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, lamb, australian, imported ranks 9 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 148% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 3.1 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 3 oz (457 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 93 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, imported?
Lamb, Australian, imported contains 538 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 457 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 16.9 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 52.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of lamb, australian, imported?
By calories, lamb, australian, imported is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 13% protein and 87% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 93 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, imported 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, imported, fresh, external fat, cooked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.