Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted: Nutrition Facts
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Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted contains 173 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece, cooked, yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless (313 g) provides about 541 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from protein, with 26% 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 271% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 38% of the Daily Value for iron and 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 173 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.54 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol ? | 121 mg | 40% |
| Sodium ? | 119 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 30.8 g | 62% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.93 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.37 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 6.5 µg | 271% |
| Choline I | 123 mg | 22% |
| Calcium ? | 3 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron ? | 6.8 mg | 38% |
| Magnesium ? | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 211 mg | 17% |
| Potassium ? | 352 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese ? | 0.032 mg | 1% |
| Selenium C | 15.1 µg | 27% |
% 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 74%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein30.8 gin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat4.7 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.54 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium119 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
Amino acids (16)
| Threonine ? | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Isoleucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Leucine ? | 2.2 g |
| Lysine ? | 2.2 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.68 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.92 g |
| Valine ? | 1.2 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.6 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.8 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.3 g |
| Proline ? | 1.1 g |
| Serine ? | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.19 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.076 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.015 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 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 (13)
| Water ? | 62.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 724 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) Z | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 9 µg |
| Betaine I | 16.2 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.
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 only, cooked, pan-fried Cooked | 172 | 30.5 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Beef, top sirloin, steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled Cooked | 177 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Beef, loin, top sirloin filet, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, grilled Cooked | 165 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 170 | 30.5 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, hind shin, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 167 | 31.2 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Beef, loin, top sirloin filet, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled Cooked | 171 | 30.6 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| Beef, round, top round steak, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, grilled Cooked | 170 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, sirloin (roasts), boneless, separable lean only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 178 | 30.4 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked game meat?
100 g of cooked game meat has 173 kcal. 1 piece, cooked, yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless (313 g): about 541 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 147 kcal.
Is cooked game meat high in protein?
Cooked game meat contains 30.8 g of protein per 100 g (62% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 96.3 g in 1 piece, cooked, yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless (313 g). About 74% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is among the highest quarter (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked game meat?
Cooked 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 cooked game meat?
Cooked game meat contains 4.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.54 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked game meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (271% DV), iron (38% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), selenium (27% DV) and choline (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked game meat?
100 g contains 119 mg of sodium, 5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does game meat have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted has 173 kcal, while game meat, muskrat, raw has 162 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 172524. 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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