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Leg of Lamb 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Leg of Lamb 2 Recipe

Leg of Lamb 2 has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 2.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 46.2 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 7.02 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 33, for Leg of Lamb 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat58%
 Calories from Carbs2%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Iron
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A50 IU1%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Thiamin0.3 mg20%
Niacin31.8 mg159%
Vitamin B60.36 mg18%
Folate88 mcg22%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron7 mg39%
Magnesium76 mg19%
Potassium585 mg16.7%
Sodium329 mg13.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.8 g0.9%
Dietary Fiber0.7 g2.8%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein46.2 g92.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat29.8 g45.8%
Saturated Fat12.2 g61%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476 Calories from Fat 269

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.8 g 45.8%

Saturated Fat 12.2 g 61%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 164 mg 54.7%

Sodium 329 mg 13.7%

Total Carbohydrates 2.8 g 0.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 46.2 g 92.4%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 4% Iron 39%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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