Raccoon · Procyon lotor
Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 39/100
How many beneficial nutrients Game meat, raccoon, 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, raccoon, cooked, roasted come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
53% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 53%14.5 g per serving
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Protein 47%29.2 g per serving
What Game meat, raccoon, 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).
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 | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 63.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 1,281.0 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 | 552.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,285.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,131.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 961.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 4,079.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 56.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,281.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 371.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 51.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 32.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29.2 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.6 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 11.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.3 mcg | |
| Choline | 115.4 mg | |
| Betaine | 15.2 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 14.0 mg | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 30.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 261.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 398.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 79.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 18.0 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 97.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.5 g | — |
About Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted
The raccoon is a traditional North American game meat with deep roots in Southern, Appalachian, and rural cooking, and it was eaten widely enough in earlier eras to inspire recipes in old community cookbooks. Today it is far less common but still hunted and enjoyed by those who value wild foods. The dark meat has a rich, gamey flavor and can be tough and fatty, so it rewards care in the kitchen: the strongly flavored fat and the scent glands should be removed, and the meat is traditionally parboiled and then slow-roasted or braised, often with onions and sweet seasonings, until it turns tender.
Well prepared, raccoon is a good source of protein, though it is richer and fattier than lean game like venison. It remains a heritage and subsistence food tied to hunting and trapping traditions. Trimming the fat and cooking low and slow are the secrets to good results. Choose fresh, properly field-dressed and cleaned meat from a reliable source, keep it well chilled, and always cook it thoroughly to well done.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted?
There are 255 calories in 100 g of Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted, or about 1,017 calories in 1 piece, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless) (399 g).
How much protein is in Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted?
Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted contains 29.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted?
Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted?
Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted provides 14.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted a good source of?
Game meat, raccoon, cooked, roasted is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (346% DV), Protein (58% DV), Thiamin (B1) (49% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (40% DV), Iron (39% DV) and Selenium (33% DV) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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