Game Meats - Nutritional Information 800-310-2360..........venisonamerica.com..........Email: venisonamerica@sbcglobal.net

Farm raised game meats are rapidly becoming a frequent choice of protein for health conscious Americans. In a country where “Beef is King” we are beginning to deal with the unfavorable consequences of a diet too rich in animal fats. For those who love red meat, game is a healthy alternative. Farm raised game not only is healthy but possesses flavor characteristics that most find appealing and refreshing. Farm raised game meat does not have the “wild” often obnoxious flavor of its relatives harvested during hunting season. Instead, these animals are raised for their meat and are carefully fed the proper combination of grasses and grains that enhance their flavor. Unlike beef, game meat is not “marbled”. This means that 98% of the fat lays on the outside of the muscle and not within it. Therefore, it can be easily removed before cooking. The following tables show the nutritional characteristics of the game and domestic meats available from Venison America. Type Cal FAT % FAT/CAL CHOLESTEROL Antelope 114 2 17 95 Bear 161 8 48 No data Beef (lean Hamburger) 272 18 63 87 Beefalo 143 18 32 44 Boar 122 5 26 No data Buffalo 109 3 16 62 Caribou 127 2 25 83 Deer 120 2 19 85 Elk 111 1 12 55 Goat, domestic 109 2 20 57 Moose 102 .7 7 59 Venison 124 2 14 No data Venison dried 142 1 6 No data Compiled from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Nutritionist III and Nutritionist IV software, research form University of Wisconsin. Madison, North Dakota State University, Texas A&M University, University of Florida, Louisiana state University, and independent laboratories for game producers, councils, and associations. Data are based on 100-grams (3.6-ounce) raw portions

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