Kheema, lamb, homemade

Lamb kheema is a dish made with minced lamb; the figures here describe a homemade recipe. It mainly provides fat and protein, with smaller amounts of carbohydrate and fibre. Per 100g, it contains 13g of fat, including 3.8g of saturated fat, and 11g of protein, with an energy content of 740 kJ.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Lamb kheema also provides iron, which is needed to make haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Its saturated fat and energy content are worth noting for people monitoring these intakes. The amounts of fat and salt can vary with the ingredients used. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.