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Lamb, Ground (Cooked)

Meat · Lamb · per 100 g

A protein-dense food providing essential amino acids, iron, and B12. Important for muscle building and repair.

Nutrient density 7.0Staple food

Macronutrients

Calories258 kcal 13% DV
Protein25 g 50% DV
Carbohydrates0.0 g 0% DV
Fat17 g 22% DV
Fiber0.0 g 0% DV
Total sugars0.0 g no %DV*
Sodium72 mg 3% DV

Vitamins & minerals

Vitamin A0.0 µg 0%
Vitamin C0.0 mg 0%
Vitamin D0.1 µg 0%
Vitamin E0.2 mg 1%
Vitamin K3.3 µg 3%
Thiamin B10.09 mg 8%
Riboflavin B20.24 mg 18%
Niacin B35.5 mg 34%
Vitamin B60.13 mg 8%
Folate B917 µg 4%
Vitamin B122.4 µg 100%
Calcium16 mg 1%
Iron1.8 mg 10%
Magnesium22 mg 5%
Phosphorus185 mg 15%
Potassium290 mg 6%
Zinc4.2 mg 38%
Selenium23 µg 42%

Common serving sizes

ServingWeight
3 oz portion85 g
1 cup crumbled135 g

What it supports in your body

Bmi — High protein supports lean mass maintenance

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Best timing around exercise

Post-workout meal (within 2 hours) for optimal muscle protein synthesis. Not ideal pre-workout (slow digestion)

Educational reference only. Values are per 100 g from the app's reference database; % Daily Value uses the FDA 2,000-calorie reference. Not medical or dietary advice. See our full disclaimer.
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