Lamb brain
Lamb brain, cooked
Categories
| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal |
| Protein | 12.4 g |
| Fat | 10.2 g |
| Carbs | 0.0 g |
Lamb brain is an offal cut taken from the head of the animal, typically poached, fried, or braised, and used in traditional cuisines across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and parts of Europe. Per 100 g cooked, it provides 145 kcal, 12.4 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat, and zero carbohydrates or dietary fibre, making it a purely animal-source protein-and-fat food. It is a notable source of phosphorus at 385 mg per 100 g and potassium at 214 mg per 100 g. On the vitamin side, it delivers 9.25 mcg of vitamin B12 and 14 mg of vitamin C per 100 g. No glycemic index applies given the absence of carbohydrates. Compatible with gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in lamb brain?
Cooked lamb brain contains 145 kcal per 100 g, coming almost entirely from its 12.4 g of protein and 10.2 g of fat. A typical serving of around 150 g would provide roughly 218 kcal.
How much vitamin B12 is in lamb brain?
Cooked lamb brain contains 9.25 mcg of vitamin B12 per 100 g. The adult daily reference intake for vitamin B12 is around 2.4 mcg, so a 100 g serving well exceeds that amount.
Is lamb brain keto-friendly?
Yes, lamb brain is well suited to a ketogenic diet. It contains 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, with all its calories coming from protein (12.4 g) and fat (10.2 g), and it appears on the keto-compatible diets list.
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Macros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 145 kcal |
| Protein | 12.4 g |
| Fat | 10.2 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.6 g |
| Monounsaturated | 1.8 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.5 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.47 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.70 g |
| Cholesterol | 2430 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 12.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 15.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 385 mg |
| Potassium | 214 mg |
| Sodium | 141 mg |
| Zinc | 1.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.26 mg |
| Manganese | 0.059 mg |
| Selenium | 12.0 mcg |
| Iodine | 1.0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 14.0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.80 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.080 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.22 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.4 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 5.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 9.3 mcg |
