Calories in
lamb, ground, cooked
283 kcal per 100 g Lamb, ground, cooked contains 283 calories per 100 grams, or about 241 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 24.8 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 19.7 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 36% protein, 64% 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 | 241 | 21.0 g | 0.0 g | 16.7 g |
| 1 unit, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat) | 313.0 g | 886 | 77.5 g | 0.0 g | 61.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 283 kcal | 241 kcal |
| Protein | 24.8 g | 21.0 g |
| Total fat | 19.7 g | 16.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.1 g | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 81.0 mg | 68.9 mg |
| Potassium | 339.0 mg | 288.2 mg |
| Calcium | 22.0 mg | 18.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 97.0 mg | 82.5 mg |
| Water | 55.1 g | 46.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172544). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How lamb, ground, cooked compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, lamb, ground, cooked ranks 17 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 30% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 8.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (241 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 49 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, ground, cooked?
Lamb, ground, cooked contains 283 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 241 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 24.8 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 19.7 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of lamb, ground, cooked?
By calories, lamb, ground, cooked is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 36% protein and 64% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 49 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, ground, cooked 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.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within lamb, veal, and game products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.