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Elk · Cervus canadensis

Game meat, elk, ground, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Game meat, elk, ground, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

9%
172 kcal Calories
44%
21.8 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
11%
8.8 g Fat

Good nutrient density 35/100

How many beneficial nutrients Game meat, elk, ground, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Game meat, elk, ground, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Game meat, elk, ground, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Vitamin B1289% Zinc49% Protein44% Niacin (B3)31% Riboflavin (B2)20% Vitamin B620% Pantothenic Acid (B5)19% Copper17% Phosphorus16% Iron15% Selenium15% Thiamin (B1)10%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g—
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat8.8 g
11%
Saturated Fat3.5 g
17%
Monounsaturated Fat2.5 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids72.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids251.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein21.8 g
44%
Histidine670.0 mg—
Isoleucine913.0 mg—
Leucine1,622.0 mg—
Lysine1,778.0 mg—
Methionine534.0 mg—
Phenylalanine797.0 mg—
Threonine874.0 mg—
Tryptophan194.0 mg—
Valine1,010.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D~—
Vitamin E0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin K~—
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
10%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin (B3)4.9 mg
31%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
20%
Folate (B9)7.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin B122.1 mcg
89%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)1.0 mg
19%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium12.0 mg
1%
Iron2.8 mg
15%
Magnesium22.0 mg
5%
Phosphorus195.0 mg
16%
Potassium322.0 mg
7%
Sodium79.0 mg
3%
Zinc5.4 mg
49%
Copper0.2 mg
17%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium8.0 mcg
15%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol66.0 mg
22%
Phytosterols~—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g—
Caffeine0.0 mg—
Theobromine0.0 mg—
Ash1.0 g—

About Game meat, elk, ground, raw

Elk, also called wapiti (Cervus canadensis), is one of the largest members of the deer family, and its lean red meat is a prized game meat across North America and parts of Asia. Darker and richer than beef but milder and less gamey than many people expect, elk has a clean, slightly sweet flavor and a tender, fine-grained texture. As a lean game meat, it is an excellent source of high-quality protein, iron, zinc, phosphorus, and B vitamins, with very little fat.

Elk is used much like beef, in steaks, roasts, burgers, chili, stews, and sausages, and it pairs well with bold seasonings, mushrooms, and fruit-based sauces. Because the meat is so lean, it cooks faster than beef and is best served rare to medium or braised gently, since overcooking quickly dries it out. Choose deep-red, firm meat, and keep it well chilled, cooking fresh elk within a couple of days or freezing it.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Game meat, elk, ground, raw?

There are 172 calories in 100 g of Game meat, elk, ground, raw, or about 175 calories in 1 patty ( yield from 102.2 g raw meat ) (102 g).

How much protein is in Game meat, elk, ground, raw?

Game meat, elk, ground, raw contains 21.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Game meat, elk, ground, raw?

Game meat, elk, ground, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Game meat, elk, ground, raw?

Game meat, elk, ground, raw provides 8.8 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Game meat, elk, ground, raw a good source of?

Game meat, elk, ground, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (89% DV), Zinc (49% DV), Protein (44% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV) and Vitamin B6 (20% DV) and a good source of Pantothenic Acid (B5), Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium and Thiamin (B1) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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