Lamb, shoulder, whole, roasted, lean

Lamb shoulder is a cut of red meat; the figures here describe the lean meat after roasting. It mainly provides protein and fat, with 27g of protein and 12g of fat per 100g, including 5.5g of saturated fat. It also supplies vitamins and minerals, including 5.8mg of zinc per 100g.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues, while zinc supports normal immune function and wound healing. Although these figures refer to lean meat, it still contains saturated fat, which is worth noting for people monitoring their saturated fat intake. Added salt, gravy or other accompaniments can change the nutritional content of a meal. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.