Lamb

Lamb

While less than one pound of lamb is consumed on average in the U.S. per capita, lamb is a popular food enjoyed worldwide, especially at religious holidays.

Technically, lamb is the meat of sheep less than a year year old. There are two types of lamb - baby lamb and spring lamb, which are both milk fed. Baby lamb is customarily slaughtered at between 6 and 8 weeks old. When a sheep is over 2 years, it's referred to as mutton which has tougher meat and a stronger flavor than baby or spring lamb.

In addition to high protein, vitamin B12 and zinc content, lamb is a grass-fed animal rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)that offers antioxidant and weight control benefits.

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Protein, Vitamin B12, Niacin, Riboflavin
*Good Source of: Zinc, Phosphorous
*Preferences: Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Tubers, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

First, choose New Zealand lamb. This ensures no hormones have been given. To choose the most tender and delicate flavored lamb, look for lamb with a pale pink flesh. Refrigerate ground and lamb cuts loosely wrapped for up to 3 days. Roasts can be stored up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-ounce(s) LAMB,NZ,IMP,FRZ,LEG,WHL (SHK&SIRL),LN,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 2.2

Calories: 103

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.2 g	*
Saturated Fat	1.4 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	1.2 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.16 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	50 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	61.3 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	17.5 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.18 IU	1%
Vitamin B6	0.13 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	2.2 mcg	37%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	0 mcg	0%
Niacin	5.8 mg	29%
Riboflavin	0.35 mg	21%
Thiamin	0.13 mg	9%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.4 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.4 mg	8%
Magnesium	16.8 mg	4%
Manganese	0.02 mg	1%
Phosphorous	173.9 mg	17%
Potassium	150.4 mg	4%
Selenium	2.7 mcg	4%
Sodium	37 mg	2%
Zinc	2.6 mg	17%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).