Elge: Nutrition Facts
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Elge contains 133 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 kop (135 g) provides about 180 kcal.
Roughly 93 % of its calories come from protein, with 7 % from fat and 0 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in lam, ged, vildt on FoodFactly, where the median is 175 kcal per 100 g across 18 foods.
100 g provides 261 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 33 % of the Daily Value for zink and 33 % of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 133 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0,96 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat C | 0,29 g | 1 % |
| Cholesterol C | 77 mg | 26 % |
| Sodium C | 376 mg | 16 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0 % |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 29 g | 58 % |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C C | 5 mg | 6 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,2 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K C | 1,2 µg | 1 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,05 mg | 4 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,34 mg | 26 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5,2 mg | 33 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,37 mg | 22 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 4 µg | 1 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 6,3 µg | 261 % |
| Cholin C | 114 mg | 21 % |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0,5 % |
| Jern C | 4,2 mg | 23 % |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphor C | 175 mg | 14 % |
| Kalium C | 331 mg | 7 % |
| Zink C | 3,7 mg | 33 % |
| Kobber C | 0,078 mg | 9 % |
| Selen C | 12,7 µg | 23 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 93 %
- Fat 7 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein29 gabove the median for lam, ged, vildt (median 28,6 g)
- Fat0,96 gin the lowest quarter of lam, ged, vildt (median 6,1 g)
- Saturated fat0,29 gin the lowest quarter of lam, ged, vildt (median 1,9 g)
- Sodium376 mgabove the median for lam, ged, vildt (median 375 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal21,8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water67,3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt C | 0,2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt C | 0,31 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20: 5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22: 6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linolsyre (omega- 6, 18: 2) C | 0,19 g |
| SFA 4: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14: 0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16: 0 C | 0,12 g |
| SFA 18: 0 C | 0,17 g |
| MUFA 18: 1 C | 0,18 g |
| PUFA 18: 3 C | 0,03 g |
| PUFA 20: 4 C | 0,089 g |
| MUFA 16: 1 C | 0,01 g |
| PUFA 18: 4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20: 1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22: 1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22: 5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Betacaroten C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopen C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroten, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Vand C | 67,3 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folinsyre C | 0 µg |
| Folat, mad C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, tilsat C | 0 mg |
| B12-vitamin, tilsat C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Elge
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elge, kød, rå (Alaska Native) Raw | 103 | 22,3 g | 0 g | 1,5 g |
| Elge, lever, braiseret (Alaska Native) Cooked | 155 | 24,4 g | 3,4 g | 4,9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VenisonCity in Germany, bøf | 149 | 30 g | 0 g | 2,4 g |
| Gizzard Formand | 153 | 30,2 g | 0 g | 2,7 g |
| Geder | 142 | 26,9 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Kalv, chop | 158 | 29,5 g | 0,07 g | 4,4 g |
| Knoldselleri | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| ArmadilloCity in Germany | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Vildtlevende svin | 159 | 28,1 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
| Okse, bøf, runde | 166 | 29,7 g | 0 g | 4,3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in elge?
100 g of elge has 133 kcal. 1 kop (135 g): about 180 kcal.
Is elge high in protein?
Elge contains 29 g of protein per 100 g (58 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 39,2 g in 1 kop (135 g). About 93 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lam, ged, vildt, that is above the median (median 28,6 g).
How many carbs are in elge?
Elge has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in elge?
Elge contains 0,96 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,29 g is saturated (1 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does elge contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (261 % DV), zink (33 % DV), Niacin (B3) (33 % DV), Riboflavin (B2) (26 % DV) and jern (23 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in elge?
100 g contains 376 mg of sodium, 16 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does elge have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, elge has 133 kcal, while elge, kød, rå (Alaska Native) has 103 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31. oktober 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705917. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. oktober 2024. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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