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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Game meat, elk, 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.
Good nutrient density 28/100
How many beneficial nutrients Game meat, elk, 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, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
12% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 12%1.5 g per serving
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Protein 88%23.0 g per serving
What Game meat, elk, 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).
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.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 40.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 170.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 30.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 350.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 140.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 130.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 230.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 170.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 90.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23.0 g | |
| Histidine | 733.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 740.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,935.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 2,131.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 551.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 910.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 999.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 414.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 810.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,441.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,575.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,251.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,651.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 974.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 992.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 1,002.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 822.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | ~ | — |
| Riboflavin (B2) | ~ | — |
| Niacin (B3) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 23.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 161.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 312.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 58.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 9.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 55.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.0 g | — |
About Game meat, elk, 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, raw?
There are 111 calories in 100 g of Game meat, elk, raw, or about 31 calories in 1 oz (28 g).
How much protein is in Game meat, elk, raw?
Game meat, elk, raw contains 23.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Game meat, elk, raw?
Game meat, elk, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Game meat, elk, raw?
Game meat, elk, raw provides 1.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Game meat, elk, raw a good source of?
Game meat, elk, raw is an excellent source of Protein (46% DV) and Zinc (22% DV) and a good source of Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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