Game meat, deer, ground, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Meat
Game meat, deer, ground, raw contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 45 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly, where the median is 196 kcal per 100 g across 465 foods.
100 g provides 78% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 46% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 38% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.1 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 80 mg | 27% |
| Sodium M | 75 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 21.8 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.45 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.55 mg | 46% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.69 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.46 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.9 µg | 78% |
| Choline I | 87.9 mg | 16% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium M | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 201 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 330 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 4.2 mg | 38% |
| Copper M | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Manganese M | 0.014 mg | 0.6% |
| Selenium M | 10 µg | 18% |
% 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 58%
- Fat 42%
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
- Protein21.8 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat7.1 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium75 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.39 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.82 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.93 g |
| Leucine M | 1.6 g |
| Lysine M | 1.8 g |
| Methionine M | 0.51 g |
| Cystine M | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.82 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.68 g |
| Valine M | 1.1 g |
| Arginine M | 1.3 g |
| Histidine M | 0.65 g |
| Alanine M | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.1 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 0.95 g |
| Serine M | 0.75 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.31 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.23 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 1.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 I | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 1.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0.064 g |
| SFA 22:0 I | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 14:1 I | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 I | 0.088 g |
| SFA 17:0 I | 0.096 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c I | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 I | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 20:3 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water M | 71.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.88 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 658 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 4 µg |
| Betaine I | 12.9 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Game meat
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game meat, muskrat, raw Raw | 162 | 20.8 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Game meat, muskrat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 234 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted Cooked | 221 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 10.2 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, raw Raw | 136 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, roasted Cooked | 197 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, raw Raw | 120 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 113 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 116 | 22.1 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, shoulder clod, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 109 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw Raw | 119 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 177 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 5.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 155 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 6.9 g |
| Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 154 | 21.9 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| Beef, short loin, t-bone steak, bone-in, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 160 | 22.1 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 151 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Beef, plate steak, boneless, inside skirt, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 153 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 7.4 g |
| Beef, loin, tenderloin steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 150 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Beef, tenderloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, choice, raw Raw | 158 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, oyster blade, separable lean only, raw Raw | 155 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 7.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw game meat?
100 g of raw game meat has 157 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 45 kcal. 1 patty, cooked from 4 oz raw (85 g): about 133 kcal.
Is raw game meat high in protein?
Raw game meat contains 21.8 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.2 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 58% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is below the median (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw game meat?
Raw game meat 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 game meat?
Raw game meat contains 7.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw game meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (78% DV), Thiamin (B1) (46% DV), zinc (38% DV), Niacin (B3) (36% DV) and Vitamin B6 (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw game meat?
100 g contains 75 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does game meat have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, game meat, deer, ground, raw has 157 kcal, while game meat, muskrat, cooked, roasted has 234 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 172602. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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