Calories in
lamb, ground, raw
282 kcal per 100 g Lamb, ground, raw contains 282 calories per 100 grams, or about 80 calories per oz. Per 100 g it provides 16.6 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 23.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 24% protein, 76% 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 oz | 28.4 g | 80 | 4.7 g | 0.0 g | 6.6 g |
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 319 | 18.7 g | 0.0 g | 26.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 282 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 16.6 g | 4.7 g |
| Total fat | 23.4 g | 6.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 59.0 mg | 16.8 mg |
| Potassium | 222.0 mg | 63.0 mg |
| Calcium | 16.0 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 73.0 mg | 20.7 mg |
| Water | 59.5 g | 16.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174370). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How lamb, ground, raw compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, lamb, ground, raw ranks 18 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 5.9 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one oz (80 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 16 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, raw?
Lamb, ground, raw contains 282 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 80 calories per oz. It also provides 16.6 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 23.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of lamb, ground, raw?
By calories, lamb, ground, raw is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 24% protein and 76% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a oz?
About 16 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, raw 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
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Lamb, ground, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.