Elk, free range, ground, raw (Shoshone Bannock): Nutrition Facts
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Elk, free range, ground, raw (Shoshone Bannock) contains 97 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from protein, with 17% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 144% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 53% of the Daily Value for zinc and 40% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.71 g | 4% |
| Trans fat C | 0.039 g | |
| Sodium M | 49 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 20.1 g | 40% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.31 mg | 24% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6 mg | 37% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.84 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.63 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 3.5 µg | 144% |
| Calcium M | 4 mg | 0.3% |
| Iron M | 7.2 mg | 40% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 196 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 328 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 5.8 mg | 53% |
| Copper M | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Manganese M | 0.038 mg | 2% |
| Selenium M | 14.3 µg | 26% |
% 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 83%
- Fat 17%
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
- Protein20.1 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.21 g)
- Fat1.8 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.71 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
- Sodium49 mgbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal20.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.57 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.13 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose Z | 0 g |
| Glucose Z | 0 g |
| Fructose Z | 0 g |
| Lactose Z | 0 g |
| Maltose Z | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.83 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.94 g |
| Leucine M | 1.8 g |
| Lysine M | 1.6 g |
| Methionine M | 0.62 g |
| Cystine M | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.88 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.75 g |
| Valine M | 1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.4 g |
| Histidine M | 0.68 g |
| Alanine M | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.3 g |
| Glycine M | 1 g |
| Proline M | 0.89 g |
| Serine M | 0.99 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.094 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.024 g |
|---|---|
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.086 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.059 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.18 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.38 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.016 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.012 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.021 g |
| TFA 18:2 t,t M | 0.018 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.36 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.068 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.004 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.021 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (5)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (7)
| Water M | 75.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.75 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 405 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
Other forms of Elk
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk, free range, roast, eye of round, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 98 | 19.7 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Elk, free range, ground, cooked patties (Shoshone Bannock) Cooked | 143 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Elk, free range, roast, eye of round, cooked (Shoshone Bannock) Cooked | 148 | 30.6 g | 0 g | 2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, free range, top round steak, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Deer (venison), sitka, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 21.5 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| Fish, Salmon, Chum, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.7 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Moose, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 103 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Fish, lingcod, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 79 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| Walrus, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 125 | 21 g | 3.5 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw elk?
100 g of raw elk has 97 kcal.
Is raw elk high in protein?
Raw elk contains 20.1 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 83% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is above the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw elk?
Raw elk has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw elk?
Raw elk contains 1.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.71 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw elk contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (144% DV), zinc (53% DV), iron (40% DV), Niacin (B3) (37% DV) and Vitamin B6 (37% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw elk?
100 g contains 49 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does elk have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, elk, free range, ground, raw (Shoshone Bannock) has 97 kcal, while elk, free range, ground, cooked patties (Shoshone Bannock) has 143 kcal. Cooking 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168056. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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