Rabbit: Nutrition Facts
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Rabbit contains 204 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 275 kcal.
Roughly 62% of its calories come from protein, with 38% 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 269% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 69% of the Daily Value for selenium and 44% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 85 mg | 28% |
| Sodium C | 344 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 30.1 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 | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 7.1 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.34 mg | 20% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 6.5 µg | 269% |
| Choline C | 120 mg | 22% |
| Calcium C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 224 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 298 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 2.4 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.18 mg | 19% |
| Selenium C | 38.2 µg | 69% |
% 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 62%
- Fat 38%
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
- Protein30.1 gin the top quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 28.6 g)
- Fat8.3 gabove the median for lamb, goat, game (median 6.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gabove the median for lamb, goat, game (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium344 mgin the lowest quarter of lamb, goat, game (median 375 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water58.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.6 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 | 1.3 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 | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.39 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.28 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 | 58.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 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, steak, tenderloin | 196 | 30.5 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Beef, roast | 206 | 29.1 g | 0 g | 9.7 g |
| Opossum | 219 | 30 g | 0 g | 10.1 g |
| Beef, steak, cube | 187 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| Ham, prosciutto | 195 | 27.8 g | 0.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Pork, chop, NS as to fat eaten | 183 | 27.5 g | 0 g | 7.6 g |
| Pork, NFS | 192 | 27.1 g | 0 g | 8.7 g |
| Pork, chop, lean and fat eaten | 195 | 27 g | 0.01 g | 9.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in rabbit?
100 g of rabbit has 204 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 275 kcal.
Is rabbit high in protein?
Rabbit contains 30.1 g of protein per 100 g (60% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 40.6 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 62% 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 rabbit?
Rabbit has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in rabbit?
Rabbit contains 8.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does rabbit contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (269% DV), selenium (69% DV), Niacin (B3) (44% DV), choline (22% DV) and zinc (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in rabbit?
100 g contains 344 mg of sodium, 15% 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 2705912. 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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