Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz ยท 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g26% of calories
- Carbs0.7g1% of calories
- Fat19g73% of calories
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
- โ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported) (3 oz, 85 g) has 231 calories, with 15 g of protein, 0.7 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in protein (30% DV), riboflavin (b2) (22% DV) and Vitamin B12 (185% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31% and 36% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein30%
- Riboflavin (B2)22%
- Vitamin B12185%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Niacin12%
- Iron18%
- Phosphorus17%
- Zinc16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat31%
- Cholesterol36%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 ฮผg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4 ฮผg | 185% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 5 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 112 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 122 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
Full breakdown ยท 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Lamb tongue (cooked, braised)275
- Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported)272
- Pork tongue (cooked, braised)271
- Beef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported)271
- Beef tongue (raw, New Zealand, imported)243
- Beef tongue (raw)224
- Lamb tongue (raw)222
Similar foods
64 calBeef tongue (raw)1 ozโ167 cal- 230 cal
Pork tongue (cooked, braised)3 ozโ1 cal - ๐234 calLamb tongue (cooked, braised)3 oz+3 cal
- ๐78 calLamb tongue (raw)1 ozโ153 cal
- ๐230 calBeef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported)3 ozโ1 cal
- ๐275 calBeef tongue (raw, New Zealand, imported)4 oz+44 cal
Burning 231 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 44minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 33minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported)?
One serving of Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported) (3 oz) has 231 calories, which works out to 272 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported) high in protein?
It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (30% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 26% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 1 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 1% of calories.
How much sodium is in Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported)?
44 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Lamb tongue (cooked, soaked, simmered, Swiss cut, New Zealand, imported)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
