Lamb Calories & Nutrition (भेड़ का मांस)

Lamb has 164 calories per 100g (164 kcal per 100 g)

Protein Foods Health Rating: 9/10 Best time: Lunch, Dinner
164 kcal

Lamb Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Lamb broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
50 g 50 g 82 kcal 10.7 g 0 g 4.4 g
100 g standard 100 g 164 kcal 21.4 g 0 g 8.7 g
200 g 200 g 328 kcal 42.8 g 0 g 17.4 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Lamb (per 100g)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 164 kcal 164 kcal 8%
Protein 21.4 g 21.4 g 43%
Carbohydrates 0 g 0 g 0%
Fat 8.7 g 8.7 g 13%
Fiber 0 g 0 g 0%
Sugar 0 g 0 g 0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 21.4 g · 52%
Carbs 0 g · 0%
Fat 8.7 g · 48%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 164 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 35 min
Cycling 23 min
Running 18 min
Yoga 47 min

Is Lamb good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Lamb carries roughly 164 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 21.4 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Lamb good for muscle gain?

Strong protein source

Lamb provides about 21.4 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as high for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 13 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is an efficient way to hit a protein target. If you are training for size, aim for 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day and spread it across 4–5 meals.

Health tips for eating Lamb

Grill, bake, steam or curry it with little oil rather than deep-frying. Trim visible fat and skin to cut calories without losing protein.

About Lamb

Lamb meat from the leg of sheep, used in curries, kebabs and biryani.

Frequently asked questions about Lamb

100 g of lamb contains approximately 164 calories, along with 21.4 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 8.7 g fat.

100 gram lamb (100 g) mein lagbhag 164 calorie aur 21.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 0 g carbs aur 8.7 g fat bhi hota hai.

100 ग्राम भेड़ का मांस (100 ग्राम) में लगभग 164 कैलोरी और 21.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 0 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 8.7 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Lamb contains about 164 calories, 21.4 g protein, 0 g carbs and 8.7 g fat.

Yes — a good choice. Lamb carries roughly 164 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. It also delivers about 21.4 g of protein per 100 g, which helps you stay full for longer and protects muscle while you are in a calorie deficit. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Lamb contains about 21.4 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered high for Indian foods.

Lamb provides roughly 0 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Lamb is best eaten at lunch, dinner.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 164 calories in 100 g of lamb takes brisk walking for about 35 minutes, or cycling for about 23 minutes, or running for about 18 minutes, or yoga for about 47 minutes.

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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