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Elk meat
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked, roasted
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 146 kcal —
- Protein 30 g 60%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 1.9 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 61 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 73 mg 24%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 9 µg 2%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 3.6 mg 20%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 180 mg 14%
- Potassium 328 mg 7%
- Zinc 3.2 mg 29%
- Copper 0.14 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 13 µg 24%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 146 | 30 g | 0 g | 1.9 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 124 | 26 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| 1 × piece, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless) | 340 g | 496 | 103 g | 0 g | 6.5 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 248 | 51 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 62 | 13 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 372 | 77 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 496 | 103 g | 0 g | 6.5 g |
Similar foods
- Ground elk meatcooked, pan-broiled193 kcal / 100 g
- Mooseraw102 kcal / 100 g
- Deer meatraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Elkraw111 kcal / 100 g
- Venison meatroasted158 kcal / 100 g
- Caribougame meat, cooked, roasted167 kcal / 100 g
- Moose roastroasted124 kcal / 100 g
- Elk roundseparable lean only, cooked, broiled156 kcal / 100 g
- Antelopegame meat, raw114 kcal / 100 g
- Horse meatcooked, roasted175 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Elk meat
How do you cook elk steaks without drying them out?
Because elk is very lean, sear steaks quickly in a very hot pan or over a hot grill, then finish gently rather than cooking them for a long time. Use a thermometer: cook whole cuts to 63 °C and rest for at least 3 minutes.
Can you use elk meat for burgers?
Yes, but add a little oil or another source of fat so the burgers do not turn dry and crumbly. Cook minced elk to 71 °C in the centre.
What does elk meat taste like, and what goes well with it?
It has a rich, mildly gamey flavour, often compared with beef but leaner. Juniper, thyme, black pepper and garlic work well; try it with mushrooms, root vegetables or a tart berry sauce.
How long does raw elk meat keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered on the lowest shelf and cook it within 1–2 days. Freeze it if you will not use it in that time, and thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
Can you freeze elk meat?
Yes. Wrap it tightly in freezer-safe packaging, removing as much air as possible, and mark the date. Thaw it in the fridge; use minced elk within 3–4 months for best quality, and steaks or roasts within 6–12 months.
Can you substitute deer meat for elk?
Yes. Deer meat has a similarly lean, savoury game flavour and works in the same stews, roasts and burgers. Cook either meat carefully, as their low fat content makes them easy to overcook.
Is elk meat higher in protein than moose meat?
Elk has 30 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 29.3 g in moose, so the amounts are very similar.
Is elk meat a good source of iron?
Yes. Elk is a source of iron, with 3.6 mg per 100 g. An 85 g portion provides about 3.1 mg.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 175302 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
