Raw Choice Trimmed to 1/8" Fat Separable Lean and Fat Whole Arm and Blade Shoulder Domestic Lamb

Lamb, Domestic, Shoulder, Whole (Arm and Blade), Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8" Fat, Choice, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 17.07 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is high.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 Lamb, Domestic, Shoulder, Whole (Arm and Blade), Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8" Fat, Choice, Raw, and we advise that this food in moderation.