Foods that start with L
USDA's reference data names 57 common foods that start with L, from lactose free milk to lupins; 10 of them are lamb, veal, and game products. Each is listed with its calories and protein in a typical portion.
Data: USDA FoodData Central, April 30, 2026 release.
Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
- Lamb207 calories, 24.1 g protein in 3 oz
- Lamb breast230 calories, 23.9 g protein in 3 oz
- Lamb heart119 calories, 20.4 g protein in 4 oz
- Lamb leg153 calories, 23.9 g protein in 3 oz
- Lamb liver154 calories, 23.4 g protein in 4 oz
- Lamb loin184 calories, 25.5 g protein in 3 oz
- Lamb neck224 calories, 26.7 g protein in 3 oz
- Lamb rib200 calories, 23.6 g protein in 3 oz
- Lamb shoulder229 calories, 21.2 g protein in 3 oz
- Lamb tenderloin156 calories, 26.3 g protein in 3 oz
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
- Lambsquarters31 calories, 2.6 g protein in 1 cup
- Leaf lettuce15 calories per 100 g
- Leeks54 calories, 1.3 g protein in 1 cup
- Lettuce14 calories, 1.0 g protein in 1 NLEA serving
- Lima beans176 calories, 10.7 g protein in 1 cup
- Lotus root60 calories, 2.1 g protein in 10 slices
Fruits and Fruit Juices
- Lemon juice54 calories, 0.9 g protein in 1 cup
- Lemons58 calories, 2.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Lime juice61 calories, 1.0 g protein in 1 cup
- Limes20 calories, 0.5 g protein in 1 NLEA serving
- Litchis125 calories, 1.6 g protein in 1 cup
- Longans60 calories per 100 g
Dairy and Egg Products
- Light cream59 calories, 0.9 g protein in 1 fl oz
- Light ice cream209 calories, 5.3 g protein in 1 scoop
- Light sour cream16 calories, 0.4 g protein in 1 tablespoon
- Limburger cheese93 calories, 5.7 g protein in 1 oz
- Lowfat kefir104 calories, 9.2 g protein in 1 cup
- Lowfat milk100 calories, 7.9 g protein in 1 cup
Legumes and Legume Products
- Lentils230 calories, 17.9 g protein in 1 cup
- Light tan beans
- Luncheon slices53 calories, 5.0 g protein in 1 regular slice
- Lupins198 calories, 25.8 g protein in 1 cup
Beverages
- Lemonade820 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 cup
- Lemonade-flavor drink380 calories per 100 g
- Liqueur126 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 shot
Finfish and Shellfish Products
Baked Products
- Ladyfingers363 calories per 100 g
- Lemon meringue pie81 calories, 1.1 g protein in 1 oz
Fats and Oils
- Lard115 calories, 0.0 g protein in 1 tbsp
- Light butter70 calories, 0.5 g protein in 1 tablespoon
Sausages and Luncheon Meats
- Luncheon meat315 calories, 15.7 g protein in 1 cup, pieces
- Lunchmeat
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
- Lasagna293 calories, 14.7 g protein in 1 cup 1 serving
Nut and Seed Products
- Lotus seeds25 calories, 1.2 g protein in 1 oz
Other foods
- Lactose free milk149 calories, 8.0 g protein in 1 cup
- Lamb or mutton343 calories, 12.7 g protein in 1 cup
- Lard bread71 calories, 1.8 g protein in 1 slice
- Lentil curry266 calories, 8.8 g protein in 1 cup
- Lentil soup153 calories, 9.7 g protein in 1 cup
- Light ice cream bar177 calories, 2.4 g protein in 1 bar
- Light ice cream cone212 calories, 5.1 g protein in 1 cone
- Light ice cream sandwich179 calories, 3.7 g protein in 1 sandwich
- Lima beans and corn202 calories, 7.5 g protein in 1 cup
- Liver184 calories, 23.9 g protein in 1 slice with onions
- Lo mein242 calories, 9.5 g protein in 1 cup
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation, Survey), April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov