Lamb, shoulder, raw, lean and fat

Lamb shoulder is a cut of meat from the shoulder of a sheep. These figures describe raw lamb shoulder with both lean meat and fat included. It mainly provides protein and fat: per 100g, it contains 18g of protein and 18g of fat, including 8.5g of saturated fat. Its energy content is 976 kJ per 100g.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues. Lamb shoulder also provides vitamin B12, which supports normal nerve function and red blood cell formation, and zinc, which supports normal immune function. The fat and saturated fat content are worth noting for people monitoring their energy or saturated fat intake. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.