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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 | 23 MG | 26% | |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | 4% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 27% | |
| Niacin | 7.9 MG | 49% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 4 UG | 1% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 5.3 UG | 223% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 9 MG | 1% | |
| Iron, Fe | 41.9 MG | 233% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21 MG | 5% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 280 MG | 22% | |
| Potassium, K | 358 MG | 8% | |
| Sodium, Na | 84 MG | 4% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.8 MG | 26% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 13% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.1 MG | 2% | |
| Selenium, Se | 32.4 UG | 59% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Low in calories with 101 kcal per 100g.
- Good source of protein with 17.2g per 100g.
- Rich source of Iron, Fe (233% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (22% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (26% DV).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (59% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw
Lamb spleen is lean offal, protein-forward with little fat and no carbohydrates. It has a dense, smooth texture and a pronounced iron-forward flavor - stronger than liver in some preparations. Used in Sicilian street food (pane con la milza) and Middle Eastern offal cooking, it is sliced thin and fried quickly. The raw product is deep burgundy-red, reflecting its iron content.
Dietary Information
Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw include Iron, Fe (233% DV) , Vitamin B-12 (223% DV) , Selenium, Se (59% DV) , Niacin (49% DV) , and Riboflavin (27% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 101 calories per 100 grams, Lamb, variety meats and by-products, spleen, raw gets 68% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 28% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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