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Protein-rich boiled lamb neck with connective tissue and collagen.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Boiled lamb neck (120 g) has 286 calories. That works out to 238 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 29.5 g of protein, 19 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.8 µg of B12 covers 115% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
286
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
29.5g
· 59% DV
Fat
19g
· 24% 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 41% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 7.68 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% |
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) | 120 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 190 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 140 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 165 g | 393 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 524 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 571 kcal |
Calculated from 238 calories per 100 g.
Cook lamb neck gently in water or stock until the meat pulls easily away from the bone. A steady simmer works better than a hard boil, which can make the outside break up before the connective tissue has softened.
Yes, lamb neck is well suited to a slow cooker because its connective tissue softens during long, gentle cooking. Add enough liquid to keep the meat moist, and check that it separates easily from the bone before serving.
Onion, carrot, celery, and potato are common additions to boiled lamb neck. Add firmer vegetables earlier and potatoes later so they hold their shape while the neck cooks until tender.
No. Lamb neck comes from the animal’s neck and contains bones and connective tissue throughout, while lamb shank is taken from the lower leg. Both benefit from slow cooking, but their shape and how the meat separates differ.
No, the bones in boiled lamb neck are not edible. Remove them carefully before serving, since small bone fragments may come loose during cooking; the soft meat around the bones can be picked off and eaten.
Yes, boiled lamb neck can make a rich stock because the bones and connective tissue release flavor and gelatin into the cooking liquid. Strain the liquid before using it in soup, gravy, or a grain dish.
Chill the cooking liquid and boiled lamb neck, then lift off the solidified fat from the surface. For a lighter result, trim visible fat from the meat before cooking as well.
Yes, freeze the cooked meat and strained cooking liquid in separate airtight containers once they have cooled. Thaw them in the refrigerator and reheat until steaming hot; separating them makes it easier to use only what you need.
Boiled lamb neck has a savory, distinctly lamb-like flavor, and slow cooking makes the meat rich and tender. Its bones and connective tissue also give the cooking liquid a fuller, more gelatinous texture than a plain broth.
Serve boiled lamb neck warm with some of its cooking liquid, plus potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the juices. A sharp salad or a squeeze of lemon can balance the richness of the meat.
Vitamins
B12
2.76µg · 115% DV
B3
7.32mg · 46% DV
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
B5
0.82mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Zinc
5.04mg · 46% DV
Phosphorus
222mg · 32% DV
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
342mg · 10% DV
Sodium
86mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Boiled lamb neck is made by gently simmering bone-in neck cuts until the meat is tender. In Turkish cooking, the dish is known as koyun gerdan haşlama and may be cooked with onion and vegetables, which also flavour the broth. The neck’s connective tissue softens during slow cooking, giving the meat a particularly yielding texture and the cooking liquid a rich body.
It is usually served hot with its broth and vegetables; lemon or fresh herbs make a bright accompaniment. With 24.6 g of protein per 100 g, it is protein-rich, but also relatively fatty. Skim the fat from the broth and add extra vegetables if you’d like a lighter meal.
High
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
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.