Lamb, veal & game

Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted

FDC 172520oz (85 g)

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Density 70 · -2 vs Lamb, veal & game median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Game meat, opossum, cooked, roasted is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 70 of 100. Within lamb, veal & game it ranks 33 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (60% DV), an excellent source of iron (26% DV). Most of its 221 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 30.2 g · 57%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 10.2 g · 43%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories221 kcal11%
Total fat10 g13%
Saturated fat1.2 g6%
Cholesterol129 mg43%
Sodium58 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein30 g60%
Potassium438 mg9%
Calcium17 mg1%
Iron4.6 mg26%
Magnesium34 mg8%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.44 mg3%

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FDC 172520

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein60% DV
Iron26% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the lamb, veal & game median

Nutrient density70 vs 72 median
Protein / 100 g30 vs 21 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g58 vs 79 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Veal, leg (top round), separable lean and fat, rawDensity 71 vs 70Game meat, bear, cooked, simmeredDensity 71 vs 70Veal, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean only, rawDensity 72 vs 70

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