Lamb Shanks, Raw

Lamb Shanks, Raw

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Lamb shanks are a flavorful, bone-in cut sourced from the lower leg of the sheep, characterized by dense connective tissue that requires slow, moist cooking methods like braising to achieve tenderness. This red meat provides substantial amounts of protein and bioavailable iron but contains higher saturated fat levels than leaner cuts. When properly prepared, the collagen-rich connective tissue breaks down into gelatin, creating a rich mouthfeel ideal for hearty stews and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

Macro Impact

A 6 oz serving contains 315 calories, 33g protein, 1g carbs, and 20g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size6 oz (170 g)
Amount per serving
Calories315
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g
26%
Saturated Fat8g
40%
Trans Fat0.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat6g
Cholesterol111mg
37%
Sodium129mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate0.7g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein33g
Vitamin D0.1mcg
0%
Calcium10mg
1%
Iron2mg
12%
Potassium497mg
11%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
1 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
1 g
Fat
Total Fat
20 / 78 g
26%
Monounsaturated
6 / 31 g
18%
Polyunsaturated
1 / 23 g
4%
Saturated
8 / 23 g
34%
Trans
1 g
Cholesterol
111 / 300 g
37%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
7%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
3%
Omega 9
6 g
Protein
Protein
33 / 80 g
41%
Amino Acids
Histidine
1 / 3 g
31%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
87%
Leucine
2 / 3 g
76%
Lysine
2 / 2 g
104%
Methionine
1 / 1 g
70%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
69%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
116%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
102%
Valine
1 / 2 g
67%
Arginine
2 g
Cysteine
1 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
2 g
Aspartic Acid
3 g
Glutamic Acid
5 g
Glycine
2 g
Proline
2 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
12%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
17%
Niacin, B3
7 / 15 mg
48%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
15%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
14%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
3 / 2 mcg
118%
Folate
0 / 400 mcg
0%
Vitamin A
13 / 800 mcg
2%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
1%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
4%
Vitamin K
0 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
10 / 1k mg
1%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
17%
Iron
2 / 13 mg
17%
Magnesium
33 / 370 mg
9%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
1%
Phosphorous
276 / 700 mg
39%
Potassium
497 / 3k mg
17%
Selenium
9 / 55 mcg
17%
Sodium
129 / 2.3k mg
6%
Zinc
6 / 10 mg
62%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
116 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
119 mg
Taurine
68 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Lamb, New Zealand, imported, fore-shank, separable lean and fat, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172513.
  2. 2.Lamb, New Zealand, imported, hind-shank, separable lean and fat, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 172633.

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