Armadillo: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Meat
Armadillo contains 159 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 215 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from protein, with 26% 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 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 27% of the Daily Value for zinc and 26% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 159 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.3 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.3 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 76 mg | 25% |
| Sodium C | 367 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 | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.4 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.31 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.42 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) C | 6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.69 µg | 29% |
| Choline C | 116 mg | 21% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 133 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 393 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper C | 0.056 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 12.9 µg | 23% |
% 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
- Protein28.1 gbelow the median for lamb, goat, game (median 28.6 g)
- Fat4.3 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium367 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 375 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.64 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 | 0.5 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 | 0.05 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.76 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.44 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.03 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 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 | 63.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundhog | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Wild pig | 159 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Heart | 164 | 28.2 g | 0.15 g | 4.7 g |
| Venison, NFS | 167 | 28.1 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Kidney | 157 | 27 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Veal, chop | 158 | 29.5 g | 0.07 g | 4.4 g |
| Caribou | 166 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
| Beef, steak, round | 166 | 29.7 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in armadillo?
100 g of armadillo has 159 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 215 kcal.
Is armadillo high in protein?
Armadillo 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 74% 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 armadillo?
Armadillo has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in armadillo?
Armadillo contains 4.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does armadillo contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (29% DV), zinc (27% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV), Thiamin (B1) (26% DV) and Vitamin B6 (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in armadillo?
100 g contains 367 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 2705926. 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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