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Foods bringing both flavor and nutrition to the table are the perfect fit
for today's lifestyles. As a delicious and nutrient-dense food, lamb is a
natural choice. Its convenience and versatility are perfect when
quick-cooking is in order. Our white paper, Lamb: Its place in the U.S.
Diet, is an excellent resource.
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. Because lamb naturally contains many essential nutrients, it’s 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. As the chart below indicates, lamb easily fits within the total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol recommendations set forth by the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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