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Animal-based food with limited edible portion, notable for marrow and mineral content
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Boiled sheep bone (80 g) has 114 calories. That works out to 143 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 10 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.9 µg of B12 covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
114
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
4.8g
· 10% DV
Fat
10g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 18% · Fat 82%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.68 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 57 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 40 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 86 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 315 kcal |
Calculated from 143 calories per 100 g.
You generally do not eat the bone itself, but you can scoop out and eat the marrow. Avoid chewing or swallowing cooked bone fragments: they can splinter and cause choking or injury.
Simmer Boiled sheep bone gently in water to draw out its flavor and marrow, skimming foam from the surface. Add vegetables or aromatics if you like, then strain the broth carefully to remove bone fragments.
Broth made with Boiled sheep bone can set when chilled because collagen released from connective tissue turns into gelatin. This texture is normal; warming the broth makes it liquid again.
Scoop the marrow from Boiled sheep bone with a small spoon once the bone is cool enough to handle. Use tongs to hold it steady, and check the marrow for tiny bone chips before serving.
Cool broth made from Boiled sheep bone promptly, transfer it to a covered container, and refrigerate it. Reheat only the portion you need, and discard it if it develops an off smell or unusual appearance.
Yes, broth made from Boiled sheep bone freezes well. Strain it first, portion it into freezer-safe containers with room for expansion, and thaw only what you plan to use.
No, do not give dogs Boiled sheep bone. Cooked bones can splinter and cause choking or internal injuries; even large bones should not be offered as a chew.
Yes, rinse Boiled sheep bone under cool running water to remove loose debris. For a cleaner-tasting broth, some cooks briefly boil the bones, discard that water, and then start the broth with fresh water.
Marrow is inside the hollow spaces of Boiled sheep bone, especially in larger, cut bone sections. A whole or narrow bone may offer little accessible marrow, so use a spoon rather than biting into it.
To reduce the strong smell from Boiled sheep bone, skim the foam and excess surface fat as the broth simmers. Onion, bay leaf, or peppercorns can add aroma, but avoid a vigorous boil, which can make the broth taste harsher.
Vitamins
B12
0.88µg · 37% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1.44mg · 13% DV
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
76mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
88mg · 3% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Boiled sheep bone is prepared by simmering a sheep bone in water; a little meat may remain on it, and the marrow inside can be eaten. It is generally used to enrich broth or soup rather than served as a substantial meat portion. Once cooked, the marrow can be scooped out and spread on bread, while the cooking liquid can be used in soups or grains.
The flavour is savoury and broth-like, with marrow adding a rich, fatty texture. There is relatively little edible material compared with the bone, and its nutrition comes largely from marrow and fat: per 100 g, it provides 143 calories and 12.5 g of fat. For a lighter broth, chill it and skim off the fat that collects on top; take care when handling the hot bone.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.