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Ground venison
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%
Similar foods
- Ground deer meatraw157 kcal / 100 g
- Venison minceraw111 kcal / 100 g
- Ground elkraw172 kcal / 100 g
- Venison meatraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Deer meatraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Fallow deer venisonmince, raw134 kcal / 100 g
- Caribou meatraw127 kcal / 100 g
- Minced lambraw218 kcal / 100 g
- Deerlean only, raw91 kcal / 100 g
- Minced meatraw, av222 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Ground venison
How do you cook ground venison without drying it out?
Venison is lean, so mix in a little olive oil or finely chopped streaky bacon, then brown it in a hot pan for about 5–7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. For burgers, avoid pressing them down and cook until the centre reaches 71 °C.
Can you use ground venison instead of beef mince?
Yes, use it in the same weight for bolognese, chilli, cottage pie or meatballs. Because it is usually leaner, add a little oil and simmer it gently; a splash of stock or wine helps keep sauces moist.
What herbs and spices go well with ground venison?
Juniper, rosemary, thyme, black pepper and sage suit its earthy flavour. Onion, garlic and a little red wine are also good in a ragù or cottage pie.
How should you store ground venison?
Keep it in the fridge and use it within a day or two, or freeze it promptly in a sealed, dated package. Defrost it in the fridge, not on the worktop, and cook it soon after thawing.
Is ground venison leaner than ground lamb?
Yes. Ground venison has 7.1 g fat per 100 g, compared with 23.4 g in ground lamb; it also has 22 g protein, against 16.6 g in lamb.
How much protein is in ground venison?
A 100 g portion provides 22 g of protein. It is also a source of zinc, with 4.2 mg per 100 g.
Does ground venison taste gamey?
It has a deeper, earthier flavour than beef, but well-handled mince should not taste unpleasantly strong. Juniper, rosemary and a rich sauce balance the flavour; browning it well adds savoury depth.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 5728 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
