Game meat, muskrat, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Meat
Game meat, muskrat, raw contains 162 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 46 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from protein, with 47% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 40% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 39% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 18% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 162 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium ? | 82 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 20.8 g | 42% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 5 mg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.52 mg | 40% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.2 mg | 39% |
| Calcium ? | 25 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium ? | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 220 mg | 18% |
| Potassium ? | 276 mg | 6% |
| Selenium I | 9.1 µg | 17% |
% 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 53%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein20.8 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 22.8 g)
- Fat8.1 gbelow the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 9.3 g)
- Sodium82 mgabove the median for lamb, veal, and game products (median 72 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Amino acids (16)
| Threonine ? | 0.85 g |
|---|---|
| Isoleucine ? | 0.79 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.6 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.6 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.35 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.86 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.57 g |
| Valine ? | 0.92 g |
| Arginine ? | 1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.62 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.6 g |
| Glycine ? | 1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.83 g |
| Serine ? | 0.74 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water ? | 69.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.2 g |
| Energy ? | 678 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
Other forms of Game meat
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
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, brisket, flat half, boneless, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 158 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 8.5 g |
| Beef, bottom sirloin, tri-tip roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, raw Raw | 165 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
| Beef, bottom sirloin, tri-tip roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 157 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.7 g |
| Beef, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, select, raw Raw | 157 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 8 g |
| Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, choice, raw Raw | 165 | 21.2 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops or roasts), boneless, separable lean and fat only, raw Raw | 157 | 20.5 g | 0.76 g | 7.9 g |
| Lamb, New Zealand, imported, rack - partly frenched, separable lean only, raw Raw | 160 | 20.7 g | 0 g | 8.6 g |
| Beef, New Zealand, imported, bolar blade, separable lean and fat, raw Raw | 159 | 21.3 g | 0 g | 8.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw game meat?
100 g of raw game meat has 162 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 46 kcal. 1 lb (454 g): about 735 kcal.
Is raw game meat high in protein?
Raw game meat contains 20.8 g of protein per 100 g (42% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.9 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 53% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, veal, and game products, that is below the median (median 22.8 g).
How many carbs are in raw game meat?
Raw game meat has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw game meat?
Raw game meat contains 8.1 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw game meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (40% DV), Niacin (B3) (39% DV), phosphorus (18% DV) and selenium (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw game meat?
100 g contains 82 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does game meat have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, game meat, muskrat, raw has 162 kcal, while game meat, muskrat, cooked, roasted has 234 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 172518. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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