Lamb kebab calories come to 320 for one skewer (113 g) and 283 per 100 g of broiled ground lamb. Look at where those calories come from. Fat supplies 64% of the energy and protein 36%, with zero carbs. That same skewer still delivers 28 g of protein, 56% of the daily value.
320kcal
1 skewer · 113 g, ground lamb, broiled
36%protein
28 gProtein
0 gCarbs
22 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Ground lamb, broiled · per 113 g
Calories
320 kcal
Protein
28 g
Carbohydrate
0 g
Fat
22 g
Saturated fat
9.2 g
Cholesterol
110 mg
Sodium
92 mg
Potassium
383 mg
Iron
2 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Lamb kebab: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 skewer (113 g)
320
28 g
0 g
22.2 g
92 mg
16%
3 oz portion (85 g)
241
21 g
0 g
16.7 g
69 mg
12%
100 g
283
24.8 g
0 g
19.7 g
81 mg
14%
3 × 1 skewer (113 g)
959
83.9 g
275 mg
5 × 1 skewer (113 g)
1,599
139.8 g
458 mg
One skewer is 320 calories, three are 959
A standard skewer weighs 113 g and lands at 320 calories, 16% of a 2000-calorie daily value. A 3 oz portion (85 g) is the smaller benchmark at 241 calories, or 12% of the day. The gap is only a few bites of meat, but it is worth knowing which one your plate actually holds.
Kebab rarely comes as a single skewer. Two skewers (226 g) add up to 640 calories, three (339 g) reach 959, and a platter of five (565 g) hits 1,599. Because the meat has no carbs and no fiber, every extra skewer adds the same dense block of calories with nothing to dilute it. The skewer count is the whole story.
Protein scales just as fast. Two skewers carry 55.9 g, three carry 83.9 g and five carry 139.8 g. If you eat out, ask how many skewers come on the plate and roughly how heavy they are before you log the meal. A skewer bigger than 113 g moves every number up in proportion.
Fat is nearly two thirds of every calorie
Per 100 g, broiled ground lamb has 19.7 g of fat and 24.8 g of protein, with 0 g of carbs, fiber or sugar. In energy terms fat supplies 64% of the calories and protein 36%. That makes lamb kebab a rich protein food, not a lean one.
The grind explains it. Kebab meat is usually ground lamb, which carries more fat than whole cuts. A lamb chop has 16.3 g of fat per 100 g and lamb shank 12.5 g, both well below the 19.7 g in kebab meat. Broiling lets some fat drip away, but it does not turn ground lamb into a lean cut.
The protein is still substantial. One skewer gives 28 g, which is 56% of the 50 g daily value used on this page. If protein per calorie is your priority, a leaner meat on the skewer does the same job with less fat. If flavor and the staying power of fat matter more, lamb earns its place.
Saturated fat is the row to watch, not sodium
Sodium is not the problem here. Plain broiled ground lamb has 81 mg per 100 g and 92 mg per skewer, just 4% of the 2300 mg daily value. Seasoning, marinades and sauces change that, but the meat itself is low in salt.
Saturated fat deserves the attention instead. Every 100 g carries 8.1 g, measured against a daily value of 20 g, and a skewer weighs more than 100 g. Cholesterol follows the same pattern at 97 mg per 100 g against a 300 mg daily value. Two or three skewers push both rows up quickly.
Potassium is a modest plus at 339 mg per 100 g, against a 4700 mg daily value. If you watch saturated fat, the simplest lever is the skewer count, not the cooking method. Keep it to one skewer and let the rest of the plate carry the volume.
Build the plate around one skewer
Lamb kebab brings protein and fat but no fiber and no carbs, so the sides decide how balanced the meal is. Salad, grilled peppers, tomatoes and onions add bulk and fiber for few calories. A yogurt sauce or a squeeze of lemon adds flavor without adding much energy.
Rice, flatbread and fries are where a kebab meal grows. They are not part of the numbers above, so log them separately. A single 320-calorie skewer leaves plenty of room for a starch; a three-skewer platter at 959 calories leaves much less.
If you share a mixed grill, chicken kebab at 104 calories per 100 g is the lighter partner on the plate. BodyPal can log a kebab plate from a photo, which helps when skewers, rice and sauce all sit together and portions are hard to judge by eye.
How does lamb kebab compare?
Here is lamb kebab next to lamb chop, lamb shank and chicken kebab, compared per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For weight loss pick chicken kebab, at 104 calories per 100 g against 283 for lamb kebab. If you want lamb, a lamb chop at 264 calories and 27.4 g of protein per 100 g gives you more protein and less fat than the ground-lamb skewer.
Lamb kebab FAQs
How many calories are in one lamb kebab?
About 320 calories for a 113 g skewer of broiled ground lamb, or 241 calories for a smaller 3 oz (85 g) portion.
Is lamb kebab good for weight loss?
A 113 g skewer costs 320 calories and brings 28.0 g protein with 22.2 g fat, so it is protein-dense but also one of the fattier grilled meats at 19.7 g fat per 100 g.
Lamb kebab vs chicken kebab: which is lighter?
Chicken kebab is much lighter at 104 calories per 100 g against 283 calories per 100 g for lamb, a gap of 179 calories in the same weight.
How much protein is in a lamb kebab?
Broiled ground lamb has 24.8 g protein per 100 g, so a 113 g skewer gives about 28.0 g protein and no carbs.
How many calories are in two lamb kebab skewers?
Two skewers (226 g) contain 640 calories. They also deliver 55.9 g of protein and 183 mg of sodium, with no carbs. That is double the single-skewer total, so count skewers carefully.
Does lamb kebab have any carbs?
No. Plain broiled ground lamb has 0 g of carbs, 0 g of sugar and 0 g of fiber per 100 g. Any carbs in a kebab meal come from bread, rice, sauces or marinades.
How much fat is in a lamb kebab skewer?
One skewer (113 g) has 22.2 g of fat. Per 100 g the meat has 19.7 g of fat, of which 8.1 g is saturated, and fat supplies 64% of its calories.
How much sodium is in lamb kebab?
One skewer has 92 mg of sodium, 4% of the daily value, and 100 g has 81 mg. Salt, marinades and sauces added during cooking or serving will raise that.
How many calories are in a 3 oz portion of lamb kebab?
A 3 oz portion (85 g) has 241 calories, 21 g of protein and 16.7 g of fat. That is 12% of a 2000-calorie daily value.
