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Lamb shank calories

Lamb shank, roasted, lean and fat
605kcal
1 shank · 269 g, roasted, lean and fat
49%protein
71 gProtein
0 gCarbs
33 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Roasted, lean and fat · per 269 g
Calories605 kcal
Protein71 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fat33 g
Saturated fat13.7 g
Cholesterol242 mg
Sodium175 mg
Potassium877 mg
Iron5.3 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Lamb shank FAQs
How many calories are in one lamb shank?

About 605 calories for a 269 g roasted shank with the fat left on. Trimmed to lean only, the same cut (238 g) is about 428 calories.

Is lamb shank good for weight loss?

A 3 oz portion (85 g) is 191 calories with 22.4 g protein. Trimming the fat brings 100 g down from 225 to 180 calories.

Lamb shank or lamb chop: which has more calories?

Lamb shank is 225 calories per 100 g roasted and lamb chop 264, so the chop runs about 39 calories higher per 100 g.

How much protein is in a lamb shank?

One 269 g roasted shank has about 71 g of protein, which is 26.4 g per 100 g. The lean-only piece (238 g) has about 67 g.