Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | 0% | |
| Thiamin | 0.1 MG | 5% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.3 MG | 22% | |
| Niacin | 4.6 MG | 29% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.9 MG | 19% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.4 MG | 22% | |
| Folate, total | 9 UG | 2% | |
| Choline, total | 122.9 MG | 22% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 6.5 UG | 271% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.4 MG | 3% | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 UG | 0% | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.4 UG | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 3 MG | 0% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.8 MG | 38% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28 MG | 7% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 211 MG | 17% | |
| Potassium, K | 352 MG | 7% | |
| Sodium, Na | 119 MG | 5% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.8 MG | 16% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 16% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.0 MG | 1% | |
| Selenium, Se | 15.1 UG | 27% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 30.8g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (38% DV).
- Good source of Selenium, Se (27% DV).
- Good source of Riboflavin (22% DV).
- Good source of Niacin (29% DV).
- Good source of Vitamin B-6 (22% DV).
About Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted
Roasted squirrel concentrates into a high-protein, low-fat finished product. Fat stays quite low even after roasting, making this one of the leaner cooked meats by proportion. Flavor is often described as similar to dark chicken or mild rabbit. Historically important as a subsistence food across rural North America, it remains a regional tradition in parts of the South and Midwest.
Dietary Information
Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted is considered low-carb and keto-friendly, high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted include Vitamin B-12 (271% DV) , Iron, Fe (38% DV) , Niacin (29% DV) , Selenium, Se (27% DV) , and Riboflavin (22% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 173 calories per 100 grams, Game meat, squirrel, cooked, roasted gets 71% of its calories from protein, 0% from carbohydrates, and 24% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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