Calories in roast lamb
A usual serving (250 g) has about 740 kcal; 100 g ≈ 294 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 294 | 25 g | 21 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| 1 serving 250 g | 735 | 61 g | 52 g | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 serving 250 g | 735 | 61 g | 52 g | 0 g |
| Smaller serving 150 g | 441 | 37 g | 31 g | 0 g |
How it fits into a day
Roast lamb is a fatty meat: a 250 g serving without bone has about 740 kcal, with 61 g protein. Potatoes roasted under the meat soak up the fat, so count them separately. Most of the energy, about 65%, comes from fat.
A usual serving is about 37% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Leave the crackling and the fattiest pieces: that's where most of the fat is.
- Green salad or cabbage go well with lamb and add almost no calories.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a serving of roast lamb?
About 740 kcal in 250 g, with 61 g protein and 52 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of roast lamb?
About 294 kcal per 100 g: 25 g protein and 21 g fat.
Does lamb have more calories than pork?
They're similar: roast lamb about 294 kcal per 100 g, roast pork about 292 kcal. How much of the fatty part you take makes the difference.
See also
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Roast pork
292 kcal
per 100 g
1 serving: 580 kcal
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Roast potatoes
156 kcal
per 100 g
1 serving: 310 kcal
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Lettuce
15 kcal
per 100 g
1 serving: 10 kcal
Full table: Meat and cured meat