Calories in
lamb, new zealand, imported
596 kcal per 100 g Lamb, New Zealand, imported contains 596 calories per 100 grams, or about 507 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 8.5 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 62.4 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 6% protein, 94% 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 | 507 | 7.3 g | 0.0 g | 53.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 596 kcal | 507 kcal |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 7.3 g |
| Total fat | 62.4 g | 53.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 26.3 g | 22.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 52.0 mg | 44.2 mg |
| Potassium | 198.0 mg | 168.3 mg |
| Calcium | 6.0 mg | 5.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 34.0 µg | 28.9 µg |
| Cholesterol | 82.0 mg | 69.7 mg |
| Water | 29.6 g | 25.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172609). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How lamb, new zealand, imported compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, lamb, new zealand, imported ranks 6 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 175% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 1.4 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 3 oz (507 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 103 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, new zealand, imported?
Lamb, New Zealand, imported contains 596 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 507 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 8.5 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 62.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of lamb, new zealand, imported?
By calories, lamb, new zealand, imported is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 6% protein and 94% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 103 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, new zealand, 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.
Similar foods
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Lamb, New Zealand, imported, Intermuscular fat, cooked". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.