Table of Contents
- Lamb leg
- Lamb rack
- Lamb shank
- Lamb shoulder
- Lamb loin chop
- Ground lamb
- Lamb recipes
- Lamb vs chicken protein to build muscle
Lamb is a very popular food choice when it comes to family get together and cultural celebration. In Australia, almost all of us make lamb roast or bbq on the Australia Day. I’m sure you have something similar in your tradition.Â
Lamb has a very flavourful taste compared to beef or pork which you may love or hate. Regardless, it’s an amazing protein powerhouse and you can use that in your advantage to lose fat or build muscle.
Lamb comes in different forms and so has different protein and calories measures. Let’s take a closer look.
Lamb leg
Whole lamb leg has a significant fat content but they can be trimmed off easily. Plus, when you roast it, most of the remaining fat will drip away. Roasting it is the healthiest way to cook.
Raw lamb leg protein, fat, and calories per 100g-
Protein: 17.9g
Fat: 17.1g
Calories: 230
Lamb rack
Raw lamb rack protein, fat, and calories per 100g-
Protein: 20.6g
Fat: 7.12g
Calories: 147
Lamb shank
Raw lamb shank protein, fat, and calories per 100g-
Protein: 19g
Fat: 11.5g
Calories: 185
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder has higher protein content compared to other parts which makes it a good choice if you want to keep your fitness in check.
Raw lamb shoulder protein, fat, and calories per 100g-
Protein: 17.2g
Fat: 18.9g
Calories: 244
Lamb loin chop
Although they look great on photos, they have the highest amount fat content. For that reason, I don’t really recommend them.
Raw lamb loin chop protein, fat, and calories per 100g-
Protein: 15.4g
Fat: 26.2g
Calories: 298
Ground lamb
Ground lamb is very versatile food. Ground lamb is usually available in regular type and lean type. Get the lean one for the healthiest choice. Here’s the macros for a regular ground lamb as provided by USDA.
Raw ground lamb protein, fat, and calories per 100g-
Protein: 16.6g
Fat: 23.4g
Calories: 282
Lamb recipes
Browse our high protein lamb recipes page to learn how you can include more lamb in your everyday diet.
Lamb vs chicken protein to build muscle
Both lamb and chicken are protein rich foods, but they have their own advantages.
Chicken, especially the chicken breast is leaner than lamb. So, chicken protein will be more helpful if you are trying to stay lean or lose some weight.
However, other than the protein, lamb also has a good amount of Iron and Zinc which are essential for your wellbeing.
For that reason, it makes sense to alternate them in your diet, so you get the best of both worlds.