Lamb Shank is an excellent source of protein. It is also very high in vitamins and mineral.
One serving of Lamb Shank (3.5 oz / 100g) contains 21.6g protein. It is also a rich source of vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 as well as selenium. This simple lamb shank recipe contains 10 percent Iron. It is also high in niacin, and zinc.
One serving of lamb shank has 177 calories (78 calories from fat), 8.6g total gat (2.6g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 284mg potassium and 2.3g total carbohydrates (0.5g dietary fiber).
Lamb shanks are not a good (if any) source of vitamin A and vitamin C, therefor Lamb shank is ranked as Grade B food. Lamb shanks are usually served with rice, potatoes and lots of vegetable to compromise the lack of few other vitamins and minerals.