Lamb tongue (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz ยท 35 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5.5g29% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat6g71% of calories
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
- โ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Lamb tongue (raw) (1 oz, 35 g) has 78 calories, with 5.5 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B12 (105% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin B12105%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Niacin10%
- Iron12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (35 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 ฮผg | 105% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 64 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 7% |
Full breakdown ยท 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
64 calBeef tongue (raw)1 ozโ14 cal- 230 cal
Pork tongue (cooked, braised)3 oz+152 cal - ๐234 calLamb tongue (cooked, braised)3 oz+156 cal
- ๐230 calBeef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported)3 oz+152 cal
- ๐275 calBeef tongue (raw, New Zealand, imported)4 oz+197 cal
- ๐172 calVeal tongue (cooked, braised)3 oz+94 cal
Burning 78 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 15minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 9minCycling (moderate)
- 6minRunning (6 mph)
- 11minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Lamb tongue (raw)?
One serving of Lamb tongue (raw) (1 oz) has 78 calories, which works out to 222 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lamb tongue (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 29% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Lamb tongue (raw) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Lamb tongue (raw)?
27 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
