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How Many Calories in Lamb, New Zealand, Imported, Frozen, Shoulder, Whole (arm and Blade), Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Braised?

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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Quick reference — common serving sizes

A lamb, new zealand, imported, frozen, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, braised contains 285 calories per 100g. A typical 3 oz (85g) provides about 242 calories. Lamb, New Zealand, Imported, Frozen, Shoulder, Whole (arm and Blade), Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Braised is high in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Lamb, New Zealand, Imported, Frozen, Shoulder, Whole (arm and Blade), Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Braised Nutrition Facts

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

• High in protein (68% DV) — an excellent source
• High in fat (20% DV) — an excellent source
• Low in sodium (2% DV)
• A good source of iron (13% DV)
• A good source of selenium (10% DV)
• High in riboflavin (B2) (31% DV) — an excellent source

• High in saturated fat (34% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically

• Calories: 14% DV
• Protein: 68% DV
• Carbohydrates: 0% DV
• Fibre: 0% DV
• Fat: 20% DV
• Saturated fat: 34% DV
• Sodium: 2% DV
• Potassium: 4% DV
• Calcium: 2% DV
• Iron: 13% DV
• Vitamin C: 0% DV
• Vitamin A: 0% DV
• Selenium: 10% DV
• Riboflavin (B2): 31% DV

Have a cat or dog? Check whether lamb, new zealand, imported, frozen, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, braised is safe for your dog or safe for your cat before sharing. Also check the full ingredient breakdown and food safety guide for pregnancy and storage advice. If calorie tracking is part of a broader health check, hormone testing can rule out metabolic factors affecting your results. Tracking supplements too? Check drug and supplement interactions before combining anything new.

Good to know

Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.

Does lamb, new zealand, imported, frozen, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, braised fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 34.1g of protein per 100g, lamb, new zealand, imported, frozen, shoulder, whole (arm and blade), separable lean only, cooked, braised clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Low-carb / keto

Lamb, New Zealand, Imported, Frozen, Shoulder, Whole (arm and Blade), Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Braised contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

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Last updated: 27 October 2026

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.