Low calorie, nutrient dense American lamb is a delicious addition to any diet. For an adult woman, the recommended average intake is 2200 calories. A three ounce serving of roast leg of lamb will provide her with only nine percent of her daily calories. However, lamb is a source of thiamin, vitamin B6 and iron, a good source of riboflavin and an excellent source of niacin, vitamin B12 and zinc. RDAs are recommendations for the amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals needed for good health. They are published by the Committee on Dietary Allowances within the National Academy of Sciences.

The nutrition label is now used by all food companies to allow the public to compare foods by their nutrient content. Percent Daily Values are used to indicate how a food fits into the total diet, and are based on a daily 2,000 calorie intake. Guidelines have been set by Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee and the American Heart Association for intakes of fat, saturated fat and cholesterol. Over consumption of these three nutrients is connected to the development of cardiovascular disease. These organizations have also recommended that daily consumption of sodium not to exceed 2400 milligrams or about a teaspoon of salt, due to its connection to the development of hypertension or high blood pressure in a large segment of the population.

If there was a nutrition label for a 3 once serving of roast
leg of lamb, it would probably look like this chart. It may be possible to remove more of the fat to make this a leaner serving of lamb.