Game meat, bison, ground, cooked, pan-broiled: Nutrition Facts
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Game meat, bison, ground, cooked, pan-broiled contains 238 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g) provides about 202 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from fat, with 41% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 95% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 55% of the Daily Value for selenium and 47% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 15.1 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol M | 83 mg | 28% |
| Sodium M | 73 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 23.8 g | 48% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.6 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.1 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.38 mg | 22% |
| Folate (B9) C | 15 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.3 µg | 95% |
| Calcium M | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium M | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 205 mg | 16% |
| Potassium M | 341 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 5.1 mg | 47% |
| Copper M | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese M | 0.01 mg | 0.4% |
| Selenium M | 30 µg | 55% |
% 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 41%
- Fat 59%
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
- Protein23.8 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat15.1 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat6.5 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium73 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.71 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 2 g |
| Lysine M | 2.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.64 g |
| Cystine M | 0.28 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.81 g |
| Valine M | 1.3 g |
| Arginine M | 1.6 g |
| Histidine M | 0.87 g |
| Alanine M | 1.6 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.3 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.9 g |
| Glycine M | 1.5 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 0.99 g |
| Hydroxyproline I | 0.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) Z | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) Z | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.55 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.27 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 3.1 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 5.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.077 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.048 g |
| MUFA 22:1 Z | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) Z | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.079 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.23 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol M | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water M | 59.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 996 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 15 µg |
Other forms of Game meat
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game meat, muskrat, raw Raw | 162 | 20.8 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Game meat, muskrat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 234 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 11.7 g |
| Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted Cooked | 221 | 30.2 g | 0 g | 10.2 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, raw Raw | 136 | 20.1 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Game meat, rabbit, domesticated, composite of cuts, cooked, roasted Cooked | 197 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 8.1 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, raw Raw | 120 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted Cooked | 173 | 30.8 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Game meat, bison, top sirloin, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 113 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 116 | 22.1 g | 0 g | 2.4 g |
| Game meat, bison, shoulder clod, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, raw Raw | 109 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Game meat, bison, chuck, shoulder clod, separable lean only, raw Raw | 119 | 21.1 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Game meat, bison, ribeye, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled Cooked | 177 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 5.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked Cooked | 241 | 23.9 g | 0 g | 15.4 g |
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, shoulder,blade, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, broiled Cooked | 231 | 23.8 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled Cooked | 231 | 23.7 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Beef, chuck eye roast, boneless, America's Beef Roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted Cooked | 236 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 15.3 g |
| Beef, plate, outside skirt steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled Cooked | 233 | 24.2 g | 0 g | 14.4 g |
| Beef, ground, 80% lean meat / 20% fat, patty, cooked, pan-broiled Cooked | 246 | 24 g | 0 g | 15.9 g |
| Lamb, variety meats and by-products, pancreas, cooked, braised Cooked | 234 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 15.1 g |
| Pork, fresh, shoulder, blade, boston (roasts), separable lean only, cooked, roasted Cooked | 232 | 24.2 g | 0 g | 14.3 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 238 kcal. 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g): about 202 kcal. 1 patty, yield from 112.7 g raw meat (87 g): about 207 kcal.
Is cooked game meat high in protein?
Cooked game meat contains 23.8 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.2 g in 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g). About 41% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is above the median (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 15.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.5 g is saturated (32% 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 (95% DV), selenium (55% DV), zinc (47% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (23% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked game meat?
100 g contains 73 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does game meat have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, game meat, bison, ground, cooked, pan-broiled has 238 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 174422. 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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