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Minced lamb

Minced lamb is finely chopped lamb used in meatballs, kebabs, dumplings, fillings, and stews.

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About Minced lamb

Minced lamb is lamb muscle and associated fat cut or ground into small pieces, rather than a distinct lamb cut. It is used for meatballs, kebabs, dumpling fillings, stuffed vegetables, burgers, pies, and stews.

Its flavour is characteristically savoury and lamb-like, with intensity depending on the cut and fat content. The mince is usually pink to red, with a soft, granular texture that can range from loose and crumbly to cohesive after mixing and cooking.

It may be sold fresh or packaged, with differences in coarseness and fat proportion. It can be shaped into patties or skewers, mixed with seasonings, or browned and simmered; these preparations alter its texture and cohesion.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for minced lamb

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

minced lamb

American English

ground lamb

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Minced lamb nutrition & diet

Minced lamb nutritional value

Lamb, ground, raw

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

Calories
282kcal
Protein
16.6g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
23.4g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Specify whether the lamb is plain mince or a seasoned, formed product, and whether the reference uses raw or cooked meat. Cooking method, rendered fat, and draining affect the edible portion. Breadcrumbs, grains, oils, herbs, sauces, or vegetables should be assessed as recipe additions rather than assumed components.

Compare the right form: Match to plain minced lamb in the referenced raw or cooked state, including the stated edible portion and any declared fat or seasoning formulation.

Diet considerations

Minced lamb is animal-derived. Added pork, beef, dairy, egg, cereal binders, animal fats, or coatings can change compatibility. Kebabs, meatballs, dumplings, and filled dishes are recipe-dependent rather than interchangeable with plain lamb mince; review sauces, marinades, flavorings, and accompanying cereal ingredients.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies land-animal meat or a derivative, which is excluded by this pescatarian definition.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
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, ground, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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