Posted October 23, 2012
Here is some nutritional information about three kinds of wild game meat — based on a 3-ounce serving — from Jennifer Haugen, Altru Healthy Systems dietitian:
–Roasted venison: 127 calories, 2 grams fat (1 grams saturated), 75 milligrams cholesterol, 48 milligrams sodium, 25 grams protein, no carbohydrates. Venison is a good source of thiamin, iron, phosphorus, zinc and selenium and a very good source of protein, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.
–Bison: 122 calories, 2 grams fat (1 gram saturated), 70 milligrams cholesterol, 48 milligrams sodium, no carbohydrates, 25 grams protein. Bison is a good source of protein, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus and zinc and a very good source of vitamin b12 and selenium.
–Pheasant (all edible parts including skin): 207 calories, 9 grams fat (3 grams saturated), 27 grams protein, no carbohydrates, 75 milligrams cholesterol, 36 milligrams sodium. Pheasant is very low in sodium. It is a good source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6 and selenium.
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