Raccoon: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Meat
Raccoon contains 253 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 342 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 47% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in lamb, goat, game on FoodFactly, where the median is 175 kcal per 100 g across 18 foods.
100 g provides 343% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 49% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 40% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 253 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 96 mg | 32% |
| Sodium C | 386 mg | 17% |
| 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 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.7 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.59 mg | 49% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.52 mg | 40% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.47 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 8.2 µg | 343% |
| Choline C | 114 mg | 21% |
| Calcium C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 7 mg | 39% |
| Magnesium C | 30 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 259 mg | 21% |
| Potassium C | 395 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 20% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium C | 17.9 µg | 33% |
% 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 47%
- Fat 53%
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 lamb, goat, game (median 28.6 g)
- Fat14.4 gin the top quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat4 gin the top quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium386 mgin the top quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 375 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.051 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.032 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.3 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 | 0.55 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.062 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.37 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.95 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.056 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.099 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 53.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, steak, flank | 243 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Beef, pot roast | 251 | 28.4 g | 0 g | 15.4 g |
| Beef, stew meat | 251 | 28.4 g | 0 g | 15.4 g |
| Barbecue beef, no sauce | 252 | 28 g | 0 g | 15.2 g |
| Beef, steak, sirloin, NS as to fat eaten | 239 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Beef, steak, strip, NS as to fat eaten | 239 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| Lamb, chop | 264 | 27.4 g | 0 g | 16.3 g |
| Beef, NFS | 231 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raccoon?
100 g of raccoon has 253 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 342 kcal.
Is raccoon high in protein?
Raccoon contains 29 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 39.2 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 47% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, goat, game, that is above the median (median 28.6 g).
How many carbs are in raccoon?
Raccoon has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raccoon?
Raccoon contains 14.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raccoon contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (343% DV), Thiamin (B1) (49% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (40% DV), iron (39% DV) and selenium (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raccoon?
100 g contains 386 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705925. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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