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Kidney, lamb, raw

Lamb kidney is an organ meat, also known as offal. The figures here describe raw lamb kidney. Per 100g, it provides 17g of protein, 2.6g of fat, 5.5mg of iron and 17µg of vitamin B12. It also supplies other B vitamins and minerals, including selenium, phosphorus and zinc.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, while vitamin B12 supports red blood cell formation and normal nerve function. Lamb kidney also contains cholesterol. Cooking methods and added ingredients can change its fat, salt and energy content. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energía

91 kcal

Energía

385 kJ

Grasa

2.6g

of which saturates

0.9g

Carbohydrate

0g

of which sugars

0g

Proteína

17g

Sal

0.38g

Alcohol

0g

Agua

79g

Colesterol

315mg

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin A (retinol equivalent)

96µg

Vitamina E

0.37mg

Vitamina C

9mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.34mg

Riboflavin (B2)

2.4mg

Niacin (B3)

9.2mg

Vitamin B6

0.59mg

Vitamina B12

17µg

Ácido fólico

8µg

Calcio

8mg

Hierro

5.5mg

Magnesio

18mg

Phosphorus

270mg

Potasio

260mg

Sodio

150mg

Zinc

2.5mg

Cobre

0.62mg

Selenio

150µg

Other types of kidney

Alimentos

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Kidney, lamb, fried in corn oil

188 kcal

24g

10g

0g

Kidney, ox, raw

88 kcal

17g

2.1g

–

Kidney, pig, raw

86 kcal

16g

2.7g

–

Kidney, lamb, grilled

–

–

4.6g

–

Kidney, ox, stewed

138 kcal

25g

4.4g

0g

Kidney, pig, fried

202 kcal

29g

9.5g

–

Kidney, pig, stewed

153 kcal

24g

6.1g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (10 samples). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Lecturas adicionales y referencias

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

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  • 4 Nov 2026 | Última versión
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Publicado originalmente