Nutrition facts
Calories in Mutton
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Mutton: It is the meat of young domestic sheep(lamb). Popular and favourite among non-veg eaters. It is a type of red meat rich in iron content than chicken or fish.
Enriched with high-quality proteins, lamb has health benefits such as:
- Provides essential amino acids your body needs for growth and maintenance. Eating meat promotes muscle growth and repair of tissues.
- It is composed of saturated and monounsaturated fats in approximately equal amounts, but also has small amounts of polyunsaturated fat.
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving(85g)
Calories from Fat 160
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
28%
Total Fat 18
38%
Saturated Fat 7.5
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3
Monounsaturated Fat 7.5
27%
Cholesterol 82
3%
Sodium 61
8%
Potassium 264
0%
Total Carbohydrates 0
0%
Dietary Fiber 0
Sugars 0
Protein 21
0%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
1.1%
Calcium
8.9%
Iron
Is a source of many vitamins and minerals including:
- Vitamin B12: Important for blood formation and healthy brain function.
- Selenium: Improves immunity and production of active thyroid hormones.
- Zinc: Essential mineral important for the growth and formation of hormones such as insulin and testosterone.
- Creatine: Creatine acts as an essential energy source for muscles.
- Iron: Heme iron present in mutton is easily absorbed by the body.
On the whole, moderate consumption of lean lamb that has been mildly cooked is likely both safe and healthy.