Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw

Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

With 6.66 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, raw has been given a composite ranking of 4, and sparingly.