Food guide

Roast Leg of Lamb

Roast Leg of Lamb is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

Meat & PoultryProtein-Rich

Roast Leg of Lamb, a nutrient-dense meat & poultry food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of roast leg of lamb for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 258 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Roast Leg of Lamb
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	258 kcal	258 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	25.6 g	25.6 g	9.9 g
Carbohydrate	0 g	0 g	0 g
Fat	16.5 g	16.5 g	6.4 g
Fibre	0 g	0 g	0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of roast leg of lamb, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Roast Leg of Lamb
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.1 µg	0.1 µg	<1%
Vitamin E	0.15 mg	0.15 mg	1%
Vitamin K	4.2 µg	4.2 µg	4%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin	0.27 mg	0.27 mg	21%
Niacin	6.6 mg	6.6 mg	41%
Vitamin B6	0.15 mg	0.15 mg	9%
Folate	20 µg	20 µg	5%
Vitamin B12	2.6 µg	2.6 µg	108%
Pantothenic acid	0.68 mg	0.68 mg	14%
Choline	96.3 mg	96.3 mg	18%
Minerals
Calcium	11 mg	11 mg	<1%
Iron	2 mg	2 mg	11%
Magnesium	24 mg	24 mg	6%
Phosphorus	191 mg	191 mg	15%
Potassium	313 mg	313 mg	7%
Sodium	66 mg	66 mg	3%
Zinc	4.4 mg	4.4 mg	40%
Selenium	27.2 µg	27.2 µg	49%
Copper	0.12 mg	0.12 mg	13%
Manganese	0.024 mg	0.024 mg	1%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Lamb, leg, whole (shank and sirloin), separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat roast leg of lamb?

A concentrated protein food for the calories it costs.
Roast Leg of Lamb is a commonly eaten animal protein in many food cultures.

How to include it

Cook to a safe temperature and serve with vegetables or a whole grain.
Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Lemon.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.