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Ground deer meat
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 157 kcal —
- Protein 22 g 44%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 7.1 g 9%
- Saturated fat 3.4 g 17%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 75 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 80 mg 27%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.45 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 1.2 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.55 mg 46%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.29 mg 22%
- Niacin (B3) 5.7 mg 36%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.69 mg 14%
- Vitamin B6 0.46 mg 27%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 1.9 µg 78%
- Choline 87.9 mg 16%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 2.9 mg 16%
- Magnesium 21 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 201 mg 16%
- Potassium 330 mg 7%
- Zinc 4.2 mg 38%
- Copper 0.14 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 1%
- Selenium 10 µg 18%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 157 | 22 g | 0 g | 7.1 g |
| 1 × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 85 g | 133 | 19 g | 0 g | 6.1 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 45 | 6.2 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| 2 × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 170 g | 267 | 37 g | 0 g | 12 g |
| ½ × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 42.5 g | 67 | 9.3 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| 3 × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 255 g | 400 | 56 g | 0 g | 18 g |
| 4 × patty (cooked from 4 oz raw) | 340 g | 534 | 74 g | 0 g | 24 g |
Similar foods
- Ground venisonraw157 kcal / 100 g
- Ground elkraw172 kcal / 100 g
- Venison minceraw111 kcal / 100 g
- Deer meatraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Venison meatraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Deer pieceraw, with separable fat104 kcal / 100 g
- Fallow deer venisonmince, raw134 kcal / 100 g
- Caribou meatraw127 kcal / 100 g
- Moose mince meatraw106 kcal / 100 g
- Bucklean only, raw95 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground deer meat
How do you stop ground deer meat burgers drying out?
Venison mince is usually lean, so mix in a little olive oil or finely grated onion, handle it gently and avoid pressing the burgers while they cook. Chilling the shaped patties for about 20 minutes helps them hold together.
What can you make with ground deer meat?
Use it in venison cottage pie, chilli, meatballs or a rich tomato ragù. Juniper berries, rosemary, thyme and black pepper work particularly well with its gamey flavour.
Can you use ground deer meat instead of beef mince?
Yes, but it is usually leaner than beef mince, so brown it in a little oil and take care not to overcook it. It works well in lasagne, tacos and pasta sauces; add a splash of stock if a sauce becomes too dry.
How should you store ground deer meat?
Keep raw mince covered in the fridge and use it within one to two days, or freeze it in meal-sized portions. Thaw it in the fridge and use it promptly; cooked dishes can be refrigerated for up to three days.
How thoroughly should you cook ground deer meat?
Cook burgers and other dishes made with mince until the centre reaches 70 °C for two minutes, since mincing can spread bacteria through the meat. Avoid serving it rare or pink in the middle.
Is ground deer meat high in zinc?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 4.2 mg of zinc, making it high in this mineral.
Does ground deer meat have a strong gamey taste?
It has a distinctive savoury flavour, but the intensity varies with the meat. Juniper, red wine, mushrooms and a little berry fruit such as cranberry are classic partners that complement it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172602 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
