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Kidney, lamb

Lamb kidney is the edible kidney of a young sheep, commonly trimmed before brief frying or grilling, though it may also be braised.

Lamb kidney — illustrative ingredient image

About Kidney, lamb

Lamb kidney is the edible kidney of a young sheep, sold whole or cut into pieces. It is commonly trimmed of its outer membrane and central fat or connective tissue, then grilled, pan-fried, braised or incorporated into savoury preparations. Cooking is usually brief for a tender result, though longer cooking is also used in some dishes.

A raw kidney is compact and lobed, with a smooth, dark reddish-brown surface and a firm, dense texture. Its flavour is distinctly savoury and organ-like, sometimes described as stronger than that of muscle meat. Fresh, frozen and prepared forms can differ in trimming and moisture, so product descriptions matter.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Kidney, lamb, fried in corn oil

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Kidney, lamb, raw

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Kidney, lamb nutrition & diet

Kidney, lamb nutritional value

Lamb, New Zealand, imported, kidney, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
84kcal
Protein
15.2g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
2.5g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Measured nutrition can vary with trimming, whether the kidney is raw or cooked, and the cooking method. Compare like edible forms and account for any added fat or other ingredients.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Lamb, New Zealand, imported, kidney, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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