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Beaver
Calories & nutrition facts
game meat, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 146 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 48%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 4.8 g 6%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 51 mg 2%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 2 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 1.9 mg 12%
Minerals
- Calcium 15 mg 1%
- Iron 6.9 mg 38%
- Magnesium 25 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 237 mg 19%
- Potassium 348 mg 7%
- Selenium 26.6 µg 48%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 146 | 24 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| 1 × oz | 113 g | 165 | 27 g | 0 g | 5.4 g |
| 1 × lb | 453.6 g | 662 | 109 g | 0 g | 22 g |
| 2 × oz | 226 g | 330 | 54 g | 0 g | 11 g |
| ½ × oz | 56.5 g | 82 | 14 g | 0 g | 2.7 g |
| 3 × oz | 339 g | 495 | 82 g | 0 g | 16 g |
| 4 × oz | 452 g | 660 | 109 g | 0 g | 22 g |
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Questions about Beaver
How do you cook beaver so it turns tender?
Beaver is lean, so slow, moist cooking suits the tougher cuts: brown chunks, then braise them covered in stock with onion and herbs at a gentle simmer for about 2–3 hours, until fork-tender. Trim away silverskin and any glands during preparation.
What does beaver taste like, and what goes well with it?
Beaver has a rich, dark-meat flavour, often compared with other game. Serve braised beaver with root vegetables, mushrooms or a sharp berry sauce; it also works well in a stew or pie.
How should you store fresh beaver meat?
Keep raw beaver covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly and freeze it; thaw it in the fridge, not on the worktop.
What temperature should beaver meat reach when cooked?
Cook beaver thoroughly, especially if it has been minced: aim for 71°C in the centre. Use a food thermometer, as colour alone is not a reliable guide.
Is beaver meat leaner than bison?
Bison is leaner: it has 1.84 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 4.8 g in beaver. Beaver provides 24 g of protein per 100 g.
Is beaver a good source of iron?
Yes. Beaver is high in iron, providing 6.9 mg per 100 g; a typical portion of 113 g provides about 7.8 mg.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175294 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
