Deer (venison), sitka, raw (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Deer (venison), sitka, raw (Alaska Native) contains 116 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from protein, with 22% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 28% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 17% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 2.7 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.63 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol M | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 21.5 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 6.6 mg | 41% |
| Calcium M | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 2.9 mg | 16% |
% 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 78%
- Fat 22%
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
- Protein21.5 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat2.7 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.63 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal18.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.34 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.35 g |
Individual fatty acids (2)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.05 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 75 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 0.64 g |
| Energy C | 484 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
| Fish, Salmon, Chum, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.7 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Moose, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 103 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Buffalo, free range, top round steak, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| Elk, free range, ground, raw (Shoshone Bannock) Raw | 97 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Walrus, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 125 | 21 g | 3.5 g | 3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw deer (venison)?
100 g of raw deer (venison) has 116 kcal.
Is raw deer (venison) high in protein?
Raw deer (venison) contains 21.5 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 78% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is above the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in raw deer (venison)?
Raw deer (venison) has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw deer (venison)?
Raw deer (venison) contains 2.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.63 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw deer (venison) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (41% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV), Thiamin (B1) (17% DV) and iron (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
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 167622. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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