Protein in Lamb Liver: How Much per 100g and per Portion
Fried lamb liver provides 30.1g of protein per 100g. This amount contributes 60% of the daily Reference Intake for protein for an average adult. Over half of its energy comes from protein, making it a very high-protein food choice compared to many other meats and foods.
CoFID 18-494 · Liver, lamb, fried in corn oil
What the numbers say
- Protein per calorie. Lamb liver offers 12.7g of protein for every 100 kcal. Protein accounts for 51% of its total energy content.
- Fat and carbohydrate. A 100g amount of fried lamb liver contains 12.9g of fat, which is rated as ‘medium’ on front-of-pack labels. It contains no carbohydrate or fibre.
- Low in sugar and salt. The sugar and salt content are both rated ‘low’ according to front-of-pack guidance. It contains 0.0g of sugars and 0.2g of salt per 100g.
- Saturated fat value. The nutritional data from the official UK database does not include a value for saturated fat in this specific food item.
Lamb Liver macros per 100g
| Per 100g | Amount | % RI | Colour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 237 kcal 989 kJ |
12% | – |
| Protein | 30.1g | 60% | – |
| Fat | 12.9g | 18% | medium |
| of which saturates | n/a | n/a | – |
| Carbohydrate | trace | 0% | – |
| of which sugars | 0g | 0% | low |
| Fibre | 0g | – | – |
| Salt | 0.2g | 3% | low |
% 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 liver by amount
| Amount | Protein | kcal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100g | 30.1g | 237 | 0g | 12.9g |
| 150g | 45.2g | 356 | 0g | 19.4g |
| 200g | 60.2g | 474 | 0g | 25.8g |
Example amounts for comparison, not recommended portions. Weigh your own serving.
Amount of lamb liver for 20g or 30g of protein
- To get a 30g protein portion, you would need 100g of fried lamb liver, which contains 236 kcal and 12.9g of fat.
- For a smaller 20g protein target, a 66g amount is required, providing 157 kcal.
- The data is for lamb liver fried in corn oil, so the nutritional values will differ if you use other cooking methods or fats, or if you weigh it raw.
How it compares with other meats
With 30.1g of protein per 100g, fried lamb liver ranks 4th out of 28 meats on this site and 7th out of all 137 foods listed. This is a higher protein content than other popular meats like Gammon Rashers (27.5g), Corned Beef (25.9g), and Chicken Thigh (25.6g). When considering protein relative to calories, its ranking is lower, placing 18th within the meats group. This is because of its fat content, which contributes to its overall calorie count of 237 kcal per 100g. For comparison, chicken liver provides less protein per 100g (22.1g) and fewer calories (169 kcal).
| Per 100g | Protein | kcal | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Liver | 30.1g | 237 | 12.7g |
| Corned Beef | 25.9g | 205 | 12.6g |
| Gammon Rashers | 27.5g | 199 | 13.8g |
| Chicken Thigh | 25.6g | 180 | 14.2g |
| Chicken Liver | 22.1g | 169 | 13.1g |
Quick answers
How much protein is in 150g of lamb liver?
A 150g amount of fried lamb liver contains 45.2g of protein.
Is lamb liver a high-protein food?
Yes, with 30.1g of protein per 100g, it ranks among the highest protein foods available, placing 7th out of 137 foods on this site.
Does lamb liver contain carbohydrates or sugar?
No, according to official UK food data, fried lamb liver contains 0.0g of carbohydrate and 0.0g of sugars.
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.
- Liver is very high in vitamin A, and the NHS advises people who are pregnant to avoid liver and liver products.
- If tracking protein or calories starts to feel stressful or takes over your day, talk to your GP. Our safety note lists support services.