Venison, NFS: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Meat
Venison, NFS contains 167 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 225 kcal.
Roughly 70% of its calories come from protein, with 30% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for lamb, goat, game on FoodFactly (175 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 86% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 62% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 40% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 167 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.3 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.7 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 88 mg | 29% |
| Sodium C | 374 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 28.1 g | 56% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.3 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.39 mg | 32% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.42 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 9.9 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.61 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.1 µg | 86% |
| Choline C | 107 mg | 19% |
| Calcium C | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron C | 3.7 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 250 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 378 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 4.4 mg | 40% |
| Copper C | 0.16 mg | 18% |
| Selenium C | 11.7 µg | 21% |
% 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 70%
- Fat 30%
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
- Protein28.1 gbelow the median for lamb, goat, game (median 28.6 g)
- Fat5.3 gbelow the median for lamb, goat, game (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.7 gabove the median for lamb, goat, game (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium374 mgbelow the median for lamb, goat, game (median 375 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water65.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.3 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 |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.18 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 | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.2 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.069 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.053 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 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 | 65.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Venison
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venison, steak | 149 | 30 g | 0 g | 2.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart | 164 | 28.2 g | 0.15 g | 4.7 g |
| Pork, chop, lean only eaten | 171 | 28 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Groundhog | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Armadillo | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Wild pig | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Kidney | 157 | 27 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Caribou | 166 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| Veal, chop | 158 | 29.5 g | 0.07 g | 4.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in venison?
100 g of venison has 167 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 225 kcal.
Is venison high in protein?
Venison contains 28.1 g of protein per 100 g (56% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 37.9 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 70% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, goat, game, that is below the median (median 28.6 g).
How many carbs are in venison?
Venison has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in venison?
Venison contains 5.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.7 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does venison contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (86% DV), Niacin (B3) (62% DV), zinc (40% DV), Vitamin B6 (36% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in venison?
100 g contains 374 mg of sodium, 16% 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 2705913. 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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