Opossum · Didelphis virginiana

Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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11%

221 kcal Calories

60%

30.2 g Protein

0.0 g Carbs

13%

10.2 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 41/100

How many beneficial nutrients Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted 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, opossum, cooked, roasted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

221 kcal / serving

43% from fat

Carbs 0%

0.0 g per serving
Fat 43%

10.2 g per serving
Protein 57%

30.2 g per serving

What Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted 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 B12346% Protein60% Niacin (B3)53% Selenium33% Riboflavin (B2)28% Vitamin B628% Iron26% Phosphorus22% Choline21% Zinc21%

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	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.0 g	0%
Total Sugars	0.0 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	10.2 g	13%
Saturated Fat	1.2 g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3.8 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	3.0 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	66.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	2,939.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	44.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	965.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	176.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	307.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	3,444.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	2,939.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	30.2 g	60%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	3%
Vitamin K	1.6 mcg	1%
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	28%
Niacin (B3)	8.4 mg	53%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	28%
Folate (B9)	10.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin B12	8.3 mcg	346%
Choline	116.5 mg	21%
Betaine	15.3 mg	—

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	17.0 mg	1%
Iron	4.6 mg	26%
Magnesium	34.0 mg	8%
Phosphorus	278.0 mg	22%
Potassium	438.0 mg	9%
Sodium	58.0 mg	3%
Zinc	2.3 mg	21%
Copper	0.2 mg	21%
Selenium	18.2 mcg	33%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	129.0 mg	43%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	2.3 g	—

About Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted

The opossum, the only marsupial native to North America, is a traditional game meat of the rural American South and Appalachia, where it was once a common part of country cooking. Often paired with sweet potatoes in the old dish of possum and taters, it has become far less common on the modern table but remains part of regional foodways and hunting tradition. The meat is pale and fatty with a rich, gamey flavor, and because opossums are opportunistic scavengers, thorough cleaning, trimming of the heavy fat, and complete cooking are especially important for both flavor and safety.

Cooks traditionally parboil the meat first to render fat and mellow the taste, then roast or braise it, frequently with root vegetables. As a game meat it provides protein, though it is fattier than most wild game. It is very much a heritage and subsistence food rather than a commercial one. Careful cleaning and full cooking are essential. Choose only fresh, well-handled meat from a trusted source, keep it cold, and cook it until well done.

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted?

There are 221 calories in 100 g of Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted, or about 882 calories in 1 piece, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless) (399 g).

How much protein is in Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted contains 30.2 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted provides 10.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted a good source of?

Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (346% DV), Protein (60% DV), Niacin (B3) (53% DV), Selenium (33% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV) and Vitamin B6 (28% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.