Game meat, elk, ground, cooked, pan-broiled: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Meat
Game meat, elk, ground, cooked, pan-broiled contains 193 kcal per 100 g. A 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g) provides about 164 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 42% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for lamb, veal, and game products on FoodFactly (196 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 107% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 60% of the Daily Value for zinc and 33% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 193 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 8.7 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol M | 78 mg | 26% |
| Sodium M | 85 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 26.6 g | 53% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.32 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.3 mg | 33% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 1.1 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.42 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.6 µg | 107% |
| Calcium M | 10 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 3.3 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 221 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 354 mg | 8% |
| Zinc M | 6.6 mg | 60% |
| Copper M | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 9 µg | 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 58%
- Fat 42%
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
- Protein26.6 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat8.7 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Saturated fat4 gabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium85 mgin the top quarter of lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.41 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.24 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.1 g |
| Leucine M | 2 g |
| Lysine M | 2.2 g |
| Methionine M | 0.65 g |
| Cystine M | 0.26 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.98 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.83 g |
| Valine M | 1.2 g |
| Arginine M | 1.6 g |
| Histidine M | 0.82 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.8 g |
| Glycine M | 1.4 g |
| Proline M | 1.1 g |
| Serine M | 0.95 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.25 g |
Individual fatty acids (24)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.25 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.07 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.08 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.78 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.022 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.048 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.054 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0.006 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 | 64.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 806 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb, Australian, imported, fresh, loin, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, cooked, broiled Cooked | 192 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 8.8 g |
| Pork, fresh, shoulder, arm picnic, separable lean only, cooked, braised Cooked | 194 | 26.8 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (roasts), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, roasted Cooked | 192 | 26.5 g | 0 g | 8.8 g |
| Beef, short loin, porterhouse steak, separable lean only, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, broiled Cooked | 194 | 26.9 g | 0 g | 8.8 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, top loin (chops), boneless, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled Cooked | 196 | 26.6 g | 0 g | 9.1 g |
| Beef, round, tip round, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, cooked, roasted Cooked | 196 | 27 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| Beef, ground, 93% lean meat / 7% fat, patty, cooked, broiled Cooked | 193 | 26.2 g | 0 g | 8.9 g |
| Beef, ground, 93% lean meat / 7% fat, loaf, cooked, baked Cooked | 192 | 27 g | 0 g | 8.4 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 193 kcal. 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g): about 164 kcal. 1 patty, yield from 104.1 g raw meat (95 g): about 183 kcal.
Is cooked game meat high in protein?
Cooked game meat contains 26.6 g of protein per 100 g (53% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.6 g in 1 serving, 3 oz (85 g). About 58% 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 8.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% 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 (107% DV), zinc (60% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (25% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked game meat?
100 g contains 85 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does game meat have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, game meat, elk, ground, cooked, pan-broiled has 193 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 174426. 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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