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Moose
Calories & nutrition facts
cooked, roasted
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 134 kcal —
- Protein 29 g 59%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 1 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.3 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 69 mg 3%
- Cholesterol 78 mg 26%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 5 mg 6%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.2 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 1.2 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.34 mg 26%
- Niacin (B3) 5.3 mg 33%
- Vitamin B6 0.37 mg 22%
- Folate (B9) 4 µg 1%
- Vitamin B12 6.3 µg 263%
- Choline 115 mg 21%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 4.2 mg 23%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 176 mg 14%
- Potassium 334 mg 7%
- Zinc 3.7 mg 33%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.01 mg 0%
- Selenium 12.8 µg 23%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 134 | 29 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 114 | 25 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 × piece, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless) | 340 g | 456 | 100 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 228 | 50 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 57 | 12 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 342 | 75 g | 0 g | 2.5 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 456 | 100 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
Similar foods
- Moose meatraw, alaska native103 kcal / 100 g
- Moose roastroasted124 kcal / 100 g
- Moose livergame meat, indigenous, roasted170 kcal / 100 g
- Moose lunggame meat, indigenous, roasted117 kcal / 100 g
- Moose fatgame meat, indigenous, cooked792 kcal / 100 g
- Elk meatcooked, roasted146 kcal / 100 g
- Elk112 kcal / 100 g
- Deer meatraw120 kcal / 100 g
- Venison meatroasted158 kcal / 100 g
- Caribougame meat, cooked, roasted167 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Moose
What does moose meat taste like?
It has a deep, savoury game flavour, often compared with beef but leaner and sometimes slightly sweet or earthy. Strong marinades can mask it; juniper, black pepper, garlic and a little red wine complement it without overwhelming it.
How do you cook moose steak without drying it out?
Because moose is very lean, cook steaks quickly over high heat and avoid taking them past medium; a thermometer helps prevent overcooking. Rest them for about 5 minutes, then slice across the grain. For safety, cook whole cuts to at least 63 °C and let them rest for 3 minutes.
How do you make a tender moose roast?
Choose a slow, moist method: brown the roast, then cook it covered with stock, onions and root vegetables at about 150 °C until a fork slips in easily, usually several hours. The exact time depends on the cut and size; keep the pot from boiling dry.
How should you store fresh moose meat?
Keep it chilled at 4 °C or colder and cook it within a few days, or freeze it well wrapped. Thaw frozen meat in the fridge rather than on the worktop, and keep raw juices away from ready-to-eat food.
What goes well with moose meat?
Its rich game flavour pairs well with mushrooms, juniper, root vegetables and tart fruit such as lingonberries or cranberries. Serve roast moose with potatoes and a sharp berry sauce, or use mince in a richly seasoned stew.
Can you substitute moose for venison in a recipe?
Yes. Use moose in place of venison in stews, pies and burgers, but account for its leanness: add a little oil or bacon to mince, and use moist, slow cooking for tougher cuts. Venison has 134 kcal per 100 g, compared with 134 kcal for moose.
Is moose meat nutritious?
Moose is notably rich in protein and provides a source of iron; it is also high in zinc. A typical 85 g portion contains 25 g of protein and 3.1 mg of zinc.
Is it safe to eat moose meat rare?
Raw or undercooked wild game can carry harmful parasites or bacteria, so avoid eating moose raw. Cook whole cuts to at least 63 °C and rest them for 3 minutes; cook minced moose to 71 °C.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 174345 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
