Protein in Lamb Kidney: How Much per 100g and per Portion
Raw lamb kidney provides 17g of protein per 100g. As a very low-calorie food, it is particularly protein-dense, supplying around 19g of protein for every 100 calories. To achieve a 30g protein serving, you would need to prepare 176g of the raw kidney, which would contain 161 calories.
CoFID 18-402 · Kidney, lamb, raw
What the numbers say
- High protein per calorie. Lamb kidney is an extremely protein-dense food, providing 18.7g of protein for every 100 kcal. Protein accounts for 75% of its total energy.
- Low in fat and sugar. According to UK front-of-pack labelling guidance, raw lamb kidney is low in fat at 2.6g per 100g and low in saturated fat at 0.9g per 100g. It contains no carbohydrate or sugars.
- Medium salt content. The salt content is 0.38g per 100g, which falls into the ‘medium’ category under the UK’s front-of-pack colour-coded system.
- Fibre is undetermined. The official UK food composition database does not contain a value for the fibre content in lamb kidney.
Lamb Kidney macros per 100g
| Per 100g | Amount | % RI | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 91 kcal 385 kJ |
5% | – |
| Protein | 17g | 34% | – |
| Fat | 2.6g | 4% | low |
| of which saturates | 0.9g | 4% | low |
| Carbohydrate | 0g | 0% | – |
| of which sugars | 0g | 0% | low |
| Fibre | n/a | – | – |
| Salt | 0.38g | 6% | medium |
% RI is the share of the adult reference intake used on UK food labels (protein 50g, energy 2,000 kcal). Label colour applies the FSA front-of-pack bands for fat, saturates, sugars and salt per 100g. “Trace” means CoFID reports only a trace amount.
Protein in lamb kidney by amount
| Amount | Protein | kcal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 17g | 91 | 0g | 2.6g |
| 150g | 25.5g | 136 | 0g | 3.9g |
| 200g | 34g | 182 | 0g | 5.2g |
Example amounts for comparison, not recommended portions. Weigh your own serving.
Amount of lamb kidney for 20g or 30g of protein
- To get a 20g serving of protein, you would need to use 118g of raw lamb kidney, which provides 107 calories.
- For a larger 30g protein target, the required amount is 176g of the raw product, which contains 161 calories and 0.67g of salt.
- Always weigh meat in its raw state for accuracy, as cooking methods alter the final weight by removing water.
How it compares with other meats
With 17g of protein per 100g, raw lamb kidney has less protein by weight than many other meats, including lean pork (22.2g) and chicken drumsticks (26.6g). This places it 25th out of the 28 meats on this site. However, its very low calorie count makes it one of the most protein-dense options available. It provides 18.7g of protein per 100 kcal, which is more than ham, lean beef, or chicken drumsticks. This gives it a high rank of 6th in the meats group and 22nd out of all 137 foods for protein density.
| Per 100g | Protein | kcal | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Kidney | 17g | 91 | 18.7g |
| Ham | 18.4g | 107 | 17.2g |
| Lean Pork | 22.2g | 116 | 19.1g |
| Lean Beef | 22.5g | 129 | 17.4g |
| Chicken Drumsticks | 26.6g | 152 | 17.5g |
Quick answers
Is lamb kidney a high-protein food?
Yes, it is a very protein-rich food source. Protein provides 75% of its total calories, with a 100g raw amount containing 17g of protein.
Is lamb kidney fatty?
No, raw lamb kidney is very lean. It contains only 2.6g of fat per 100g, which is classified as ‘low’ according to the UK’s front-of-pack traffic light system.
How much lamb kidney do I need for 30g of protein?
You would need to prepare 176g of raw lamb kidney to provide a 30g serving of protein. This amount would contain 161 calories.
When to speak to a GP or dietitian
- If you have chronic kidney disease, you may have been given a protein target. Check with your renal team or GP before raising your protein intake.
- If tracking protein or calories starts to feel stressful or takes over your day, talk to your GP. Our safety note lists support services.