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Moose
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 102 kcal —
- Protein 22 g 44%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 0.7 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 65 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 59 mg 20%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 4 mg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.27 mg 21%
- Niacin (B3) 5 mg 31%
Minerals
- Calcium 5 mg 0%
- Iron 3.2 mg 18%
- Magnesium 23 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 158 mg 13%
- Potassium 317 mg 7%
- Zinc 2.8 mg 25%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 9.6 µg 17%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 102 | 22 g | 0 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 × oz | 28.4 g | 29 | 6.3 g | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × lb | 453.6 g | 463 | 101 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| 2 × oz | 56.7 g | 58 | 13 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| ½ × oz | 14.2 g | 14 | 3.2 g | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × oz | 85.1 g | 87 | 19 g | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| 4 × oz | 113.4 g | 116 | 25 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
Similar foods
- Moose meatraw, alaska native103 kcal / 100 g
- Moose livergame meat, indigenous, raw130 kcal / 100 g
- Moose lunggame meat, indigenous, raw93 kcal / 100 g
- Moose bloodgame meat, indigenous, raw92 kcal / 100 g
- Moose roastraw100 kcal / 100 g
- Elkraw111 kcal / 100 g
- Elk meatcooked, roasted146 kcal / 100 g
- Ground elkraw172 kcal / 100 g
- Deer meatraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Caribou meatraw127 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Moose
How do you cook moose without drying it out?
Moose is very lean, so sear steaks quickly in a hot pan and avoid cooking them well done. For a roast, brown it first, then cook gently with stock or wine and keep it covered; a meat thermometer is more reliable than judging by colour.
What temperature should moose meat reach?
Cook whole cuts to at least 63 °C and let them rest for 3 minutes before carving. Cook minced moose to 71 °C throughout, as grinding can spread bacteria through the meat.
How long does raw moose keep in the fridge or freezer?
Keep raw moose covered on the bottom shelf of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days. Freeze it tightly wrapped to protect it from freezer burn; thaw it in the fridge, not on the worktop.
What dishes can you make with moose?
Use diced moose in a slow-cooked stew with root vegetables, mushrooms and juniper, or mince it for meatballs and burgers. Add a little oil or bacon to minced meat, as moose has little fat and can become dry.
What can you use instead of moose meat?
Venison or elk are the closest substitutes in flavour and leanness. Beef works in stews and mince dishes, but it is usually richer, so shorten the cooking time for steaks and add less extra fat.
Is moose meat leaner than elk?
Yes: moose has 0.7 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 1.45 g in elk. Both are lean game meats, so take care not to overcook them.
What does moose meat taste like?
It has a robust, earthy flavour, often described as stronger than beef but milder than some other game. Juniper, thyme, mushrooms, dark berries and a splash of red wine pair well with it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174344 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
