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Kidney, lamb, raw

Lamb kidney is an organ meat, also known as offal. The figures here describe raw lamb kidney. Per 100g, it provides 17g of protein, 2.6g of fat, 5.5mg of iron and 17µg of vitamin B12. It also supplies other B vitamins and minerals, including selenium, phosphorus and zinc.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, while vitamin B12 supports red blood cell formation and normal nerve function. Lamb kidney also contains cholesterol. Cooking methods and added ingredients can change its fat, salt and energy content. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

91 kcal

Energy

385 kJ

Fat

2.6g

of which saturates

0.9g

Carbohydrate

0g

of which sugars

0g

Proteine

17g

Sale

0.38g

Alcol

0g

Acqua

79g

Colesterolo

315mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

96µg

Vitamina E

0.37mg

Vitamina C

9mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.34mg

Riboflavin (B2)

2.4mg

Niacin (B3)

9.2mg

Vitamina B6

0.59mg

Vitamina B12

17µg

Folato

8µg

Calcio

8mg

Ferro

5.5mg

Magnesio

18mg

Phosphorus

270mg

Potassio

260mg

Sodio

150mg

Zinco

2.5mg

Copper

0.62mg

Selenio

150µg

Other types of kidney

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Kidney, lamb, fried in corn oil

188 kcal

24g

10g

0g

Kidney, ox, raw

88 kcal

17g

2.1g

–

Kidney, pig, raw

86 kcal

16g

2.7g

–

Kidney, lamb, grilled

–

–

4.6g

–

Kidney, ox, stewed

138 kcal

25g

4.4g

0g

Kidney, pig, fried

202 kcal

29g

9.5g

–

Kidney, pig, stewed

153 kcal

24g

6.1g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (10 samples). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Ulteriori letture e riferimenti

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Storia dell'articolo

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Ultima versione
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Pubblicato originariamente