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Nutrition Facts for Sheep Steaks

Sheep or lamb is a red meat dish. Lamb is high in protein as is beef, another red meat. Nutritional information varies depending on the cut of meat. Calories in 3 ounces of lamb cooked range between 140 to around 240 calories.

  1. Calories and Fat Content

    • A 3-ounce broiled lamb boneless sirloin has 241 calories. Of those calories, 144 are from fat. Total fat content is 16 grams, equaling 25 percent of the recommended daily value for a 2,000-calorie diet. There are 7 grams of saturated fat, which equates to 35 percent of the recommended intake.

    Sodium and Cholesterol

    • In the 3-ounce broiled sirloin, there are 82 mg of cholesterol accounting for 27 percent of a day's recommended consumption. Sodium content is low at 2 percent of the daily value and 58 mg. Cholesterol content is a concern with red meats. Leaner cuts of lamb have cholesterol levels ranging from 60 mg to 80 mg.

    Protein and Carbohydrates

    • Lamb and other meats are high in protein. Proteins are a great energy source for the body. The meat averages 21 grams of protein per 3-ounce portion. It does not contain carbohydrates and is not a significant source of fiber or sugar.

    Vitamins and Minerals

    • As with all red meat, lamb contains iron. The iron content for a 3-ounce steak is equivalent to 15 percent of the daily recommended value for a 2,000-calorie diet. Lamb steaks contain negligible amounts of Vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium. It averages 74 percent of the recommended amounts of vitamin B-12, 30 percent of zinc and niacin and 15 percent of the recommended riboflavin.

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