Lamb tongue (cooked, braised) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz ยท 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g32% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat17g68% of calories
- โ Protein-dense
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
- โ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Lamb tongue (cooked, braised) (3 oz, 85 g) has 234 calories, with 18 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (68% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), riboflavin (b2) (27% DV) and niacin (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein37%
- Riboflavin (B2)27%
- Niacin20%
- Vitamin B12223%
- Iron28%
- Zinc23%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B611%
- Phosphorus16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat33%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5 ฮผg | 223% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 114 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 23% |
Full breakdown ยท 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
64 calBeef tongue (raw)1 ozโ170 cal- 230 cal
Pork tongue (cooked, braised)3 ozโ4 cal - ๐78 calLamb tongue (raw)1 ozโ156 cal
- ๐230 calBeef tongue (cooked, boiled, New Zealand, imported)3 ozโ4 cal
- ๐275 calBeef tongue (raw, New Zealand, imported)4 oz+41 cal
- ๐172 calVeal tongue (cooked, braised)3 ozโ62 cal
Burning 234 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, braised)?
One serving of Lamb tongue (cooked, braised) (3 oz) has 234 calories, which works out to 275 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Lamb tongue (cooked, braised) high in protein?
Yes. It has 18 g of protein per serving, and 32% of its calories come from protein (7.8 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Lamb tongue (cooked, braised) 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 (cooked, braised)?
57 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
