There is nothing better than flavor you can feel good
about. American Lamb is the perfect combination -
deliciously flavorful and nutrient-rich. If you are
trying to improve your diet and don't want to compromise
taste consider American Lamb. It's a tasty and healthy
alternative to other meats and proteins.
Lamb is Lean
On average, a three ounce serving of lamb has only
175 calories and meets the Food and Drug
Administration's (FDA) definition for lean. According to
FDA guidelines, lean meat has less than 10 grams of fat,
less than 4.5 grams of saturated fat, and less than 95
milligrams of cholesterol per 100 grams or 3.5 ounces.
As the chart below indicates, three ounces of lamb
can easily fit within the daily fat, saturated fat, and
cholesterol recommendations of the 2005 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans.
Lamb is Nutrient-Rich
Because lamb naturally contains many essential
nutrients, it is an easy fit for healthy diets. On
average, lamb is an excellent source of protein, vitamin
B12, niacin, zinc, and selenium, and a good source of
iron and riboflavin. All of this within an average of
175 calories per 3 ounce serving makes lamb naturally
nutrient-rich.
