KATAHDIN HAIR SHEEP

The following analysis is the result of a SARE grant involving Missouri Katahdin producers.

Katahdin lamb offers a delicious and healthful addition to your home cuisine.

An analysis by the University of Missouri found that Katahdin rib chops had less than one-third the fat content of conventional lamb or pork. The lean meat portion of the Katahdin rib chop contains only 1.3 grams more fat (per 100g) than a boneless, skinless chicken breast (see nutritional comparison, below).
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Protein
Katahdin Lamb Rib Chop*
2.5 g
1.2 g
63 mg
23.5 g
Conventional Lamb Rib Chop**
9.2 g
3.3 g
88 mg
20 g
Pork Rib Chop**
8.0 g
2.1 g
55 mg
22.1 g
Chicken Breast **(skinless)
1.2 g
.3 g
58 mg
23.1 g

* KATAHDIN LAMB INFORMATION COMPILED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - 2001

**UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AVERAGE

KATAHDIN LAMB.......LOCAL.......DISTINCT.......HEALTHFUL..........DELICIOUS!