Meat & fish · Non-veg
Mutton calories & nutrition
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Quick answer
Mutton, 100 g raw: about 188 kcal, 20.3 g protein, 0 g carbs and 11.9 g fat. Per 100 g (raw goat meat (shoulder)): 188 kcal and 20.3 g protein.
In India, mutton usually means goat meat. It's rich in protein and iron, with more fat than chicken breast.
Nutrition per serving
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100 g raw
188kcal
20.3 g protein · 0 g carbs · 11.9 g fat
| Calories | 188 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 11.9 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
Nutrition per 100 g
For raw goat meat (shoulder).
| Calories | 188 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Fat | 11.9 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Calcium | 6 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Is mutton good for your goals?
Weight loss
Mutton is filling for its calories thanks to its protein (100 g raw: about 188 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.
Muscle building
Excellent protein for the calories: about 10.8 g of protein per 100 kcal. A strong choice when you're trying to hit a daily protein target.
- Values are for raw meat; curries add oil or ghee on top.
- Trim visible fat before cooking to cut calories.
- Fat varies by cut — shoulder (shown here) is moderate; ribs are fattier.
Mutton vs chicken thigh
| Nutrient | Mutton | Chicken Thigh |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 188 kcal | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 20.3 g | 18.2 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 11.9 g | 14.2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 10.8 g | 9.1 g |
Frequently asked questions
Answers calculated from IFCT 2017 values. Educational information only.
Mutton, 150 g raw: about 282 kcal, with 30.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 17.9 g fat.
Mutton, 200 g raw: about 376 kcal, with 40.7 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate and 23.9 g fat.
100 g of raw goat meat (shoulder) has about 20.3 g protein and 188 kcal — roughly 10.8 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Mutton is filling for its calories thanks to its protein (100 g raw: about 188 kcal). A good fit for a calorie deficit in normal portions.
Excellent protein for the calories: about 10.8 g of protein per 100 kcal. A strong choice when you're trying to hit a daily protein target.
Source & method
Values per 100 g are from the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad), food code O001 “Goat, shoulder, meat”. Serving values are calculated from those figures; serving weights are typical household measures.
Last updated . Values vary with variety, brand and cooking. Not medical advice — nutrition disclaimer.