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Lamb, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw
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* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 31 MG | 34% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.2 MG | 18% | |
| Niacin | 4.1 MG | 26% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 12 UG | 3% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.9 UG | 164% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 27 UG | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 10 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.4 MG | 36% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 14 MG | 3% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 219 MG | 18% | |
| Potassium, K | 238 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 157 MG | 7% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.8 MG | 16% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.3 MG | 28% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 17.7 UG | 32% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 95 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 16.7g per 100g.
- Very low in fat (2.6g per 100g).
- Good source of Iron, Fe (36% DV).
- Good source of Copper, Cu (28% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (32% DV).
About Lamb, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw
Lamb lungs are very lean offal, high in protein relative to their modest fat content, with no carbohydrates. They have a spongy, fibrous texture and a mild mineral flavor that is less assertive than liver or kidney. Preparation typically involves blanching to firm the texture before any further cooking. Regulatory restrictions limit the sale of livestock lungs for human consumption in the United States, though USDA data exists for them.
Dietary Information
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, low-fat, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw include Vitamin B-12 (164% DV) , Iron, Fe (36% DV) , Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid (34% DV) , Selenium, Se (32% DV) , and Copper, Cu (28% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 95 calories per 100 grams, Lamb, variety meats and by-products, lungs, raw gets 70% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 25% from fat. This is lower than most foods and comparable to fruits and vegetables.
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