Lamb Mince Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Lamb mince is a source of saturated fat, and while systematic reviews generally link high saturated fat intake to cardiovascular disease risk, some evidence suggests that unprocessed red meats like lamb may not have the same clear association with heart disease as processed meats .
The fatty acid profile of lamb mince can vary significantly based on the animal's diet; for example, mince from grass-fed lamb has been shown to increase omega-3 fatty acid levels in the blood more effectively than mince from grain-fed animals .
As a muscle meat, lamb mince provides natural vitamin D, though levels are typically much lower than those found in offal (organ meats) or fatty fish .
Early research indicates that the saturated fat content in lamb mince is comparable to some plant-based meat alternatives, unlike other meat categories where plant-based versions are significantly lower in fat .

Interesting fact

The fatty acid profile of lamb is uniquely influenced by its diet, with grass-fed varieties containing significantly higher levels of beneficial omega-3s compared to grain-fed counterparts .

Standout nutrients

SUPER

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Zinc

SUPER

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Choline

GREAT

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Vitamin B12

ELITE

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Niacin

239

kcal per 100g

Protein21.8g

Fat16.4g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.99g

Monounsat6.78g

Saturated7.13g

Trans1.10g

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Diet

Gluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Heavier footprint

Ruminant livestock production is associated with high methane emissions and significant land use.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Refrigerate

1–2 days

Store in the coldest part of the fridge.

Freeze

3–6 months

Defrost thoroughly in the fridge before use.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Food sources of saturated fat and cardiovascular disease: A systematic review

[1]nesr.usda.gov

Consuming grass finished lamb improves blood plasma ω-3 fatty acid response among healthy consumers - PMC

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Benefits and Risks Associated with Meat Consumption during Key ...

[9]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Comparative analysis of the nutritional quality of plant-based ... - PMC

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Natural Vitamin D Content in Animal Products - ScienceDirect

[12]www.sciencedirect.comsciencedirect.com

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Nutrients

FoodCompass

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