This comparison of Coles Lamb Shoulder vs Lamb Shanks from the Made Easy Range shows how picking the right cut can slash calories without cutting flavour. Let’s break it down per 100g.
Coles Lamb Shoulder with Sweet, Smokey, Spicy Marinade:
- Calories: 284
- Protein: 16.0g
- Fat: 22.7g
- Saturated Fat: 11.9g
- Carbohydrates: 3.0g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Fibre: 3.1g
- Sodium: 273mg
Coles Made Easy Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks:
- Calories: 162
- Protein: 19.2g
- Fat: 7.7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.7g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Fibre: 0.9g
- Sodium: 190mg
Swapping to the lamb shanks saves you 122 calories, cuts saturated fat by more than two-thirds, delivers more protein, and comes in lower in overall fat and sodium – making it a smarter choice all round.
Both options sound indulgent, but one keeps you on track, especially if fat loss or calorie control is the goal. The Made Easy lamb shanks are slow-cooked, juicy, and full of flavour without blowing your macros.
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