Lamb (Mutton) is a food in the "Meat" category and it is high in proteins. It is a food with a moderate energy density: 100g provide about 14% of the recommended daily energy intake. Lamb (Mutton) as a high content of cholesterol, which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Lamb (Mutton) is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Sodium (Na) and in 100g it contains enough Selenium (Se) to provide 50% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Niacin (B3) and in 100g it contains enough Cobalamine (B12) to provide 107% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 0/100 (low)
Glycemic Load: 0/100 (low)
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RDA | ||
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Energy | 281 kcal 1175 kJ |
14% |
Water | 54.6 g 55 ml |
3% |
Protein | 24.5 g | 49% |
Fat | 19.5 g | 25% |
Saturated 2 | 8.05 g | (of recommended max) 40% |
Monounsatured | 8.25 g | 21% |
Polyunsatured | 1.39 g | 7% |
Cholesterol 1 | 96 mg | (of recommended max) 38% |
1 A maximum of 250mg of cholesterol per day is recommended
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Calcium (Ca) | 22 mg | 2% |
Iron (Fe) | 2 mg | 11% |
Magnesium (Mg) | 24 mg | 6% |
Phosphorus (P) | 199 mg | 16% |
Potassium (K) | 336 mg | 7% |
Sodium (Na) | 403 mg | 18% |
Zinc (Zn) | 4.63 mg | 42% |
Copper (Cu) | 0.127 mg | 14% |
Selenium (Se) | 0.0275 mg | 50% |
Thiamin (B1) | 0.099 mg | 8% |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.248 mg | 19% |
Niacin (B3) | 6.64 mg | 42% |
Pyridoxine (B6) | 0.139 mg | 8% |
Folate (B9) | 0.019 mg | 5% |
Cobalamine (B12) | 0.00259 mg | 108% |
Vitamin K | 0.0053 mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.0001 mg | 1% |
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Lamb (Mutton) is high in proteins.
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Niacin (B3). Niacin (B3) is a water soluble vitamin. This means that it is easily absorbed by the body and any excess is removed. Niacin (B3) helps maintain healthy skin and nerves and it helps lower cholesterol levels.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Sodium (Na). Sodium (Na) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Sodium (Na) helps the body mantain proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).