Opossum: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Meat
Opossum contains 219 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 296 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 43% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in lamb, goat, game on FoodFactly, where the median is 175 kcal per 100 g across 18 foods.
100 g provides 343% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 52% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 33% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 219 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.1 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 128 mg | 43% |
| Sodium C | 365 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 30 g | 60% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.44 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.6 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.099 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.37 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 8.4 mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.47 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 8.2 µg | 343% |
| Choline C | 116 mg | 21% |
| Calcium C | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 4.6 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 276 mg | 22% |
| Potassium C | 435 mg | 9% |
| Zinc C | 2.3 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium C | 18.1 µg | 33% |
% 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 57%
- Fat 43%
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
- Protein30 gin the top quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 28.6 g)
- Fat10.1 gabove the median for lamb, goat, game (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium365 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 375 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3 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 | 2.9 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 | 0.044 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.96 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.18 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.065 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.31 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 | 57.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef, roast | 206 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 9.7 g |
| Rabbit | 204 | 30.1 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Beef, brisket | 231 | 29.4 g | 0 g | 12 g |
| Beef, steak, tenderloin | 196 | 30.5 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Beef, steak, sirloin, lean only eaten | 216 | 28 g | 0 g | 11.3 g |
| Beef, steak, strip, lean only eaten | 216 | 28 g | 0 g | 11.3 g |
| Hormel Pillow Pak Sliced Turkey Pepperoni | 243 | 31 g | 3.8 g | 11.5 g |
| Ham, prosciutto | 195 | 27.8 g | 0.3 g | 8.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in opossum?
100 g of opossum has 219 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 296 kcal.
Is opossum high in protein?
Opossum contains 30 g of protein per 100 g (60% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 40.5 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 57% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other lamb, goat, game, that is among the highest quarter (median 28.6 g).
How many carbs are in opossum?
Opossum has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in opossum?
Opossum contains 10.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does opossum contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (343% DV), Niacin (B3) (52% DV), selenium (33% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV) and Vitamin B6 (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in opossum?
100 g contains 365 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 2705922. 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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