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Lamb Leg — RawC
Proteins · #24 of 34

Lamb Leg

Raw · Pork & Lamb

56/100C tier
Calories23
Protein17.9g
Fiber0g
Sodium56mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 56 out of 100, #24 of 34 proteins. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (96/100); omega-3 drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Red-meat nutrition with a slightly friendlier fat profile than beef.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories23
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.1g22%
Saturated Fat 7.4g37%
Cholesterol 69mg23%
Sodium 56mg2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 17.9g36%
Vitamin B12 2.5mcg104%
Niacin 6.3mg39%
Selenium 20.7mcg38%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 56

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2096
Clean label ×1577
Micronutrients ×3058
Protein ×2531
Omega-3 ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#24 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Lamb Leg healthy?

It grades C — 56 out of 100, #24 of 34 proteins in our system. Red-meat nutrition with a slightly friendlier fat profile than beef.

How many calories are in Lamb Leg?

23 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Lamb Leg calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.