Game meat, squirrel, raw
FDC 172523oz (28 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 81 · +9 vs Lamb, veal & game medianSquirrel meat scores 81 of 100, a Strong result and 10th of 60 in the Lamb, veal & game field, standing out for protein at 42% DV and iron at 26% DV.
It is a traditional game meat, usually braised, stewed, or fried after a slow simmer to tenderize the muscle, since the animal's small size means more connective tissue relative to meat than larger game. A one-ounce (28 g) serving is small in practice, so it is typically cooked whole or in pieces as part of a stew rather than portioned like a steak.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 6% |
| Total fat | 3.2 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.38 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 21 g | 42% |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 34 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.11 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugars | - | |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 0.56 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 6.7 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | - |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 172523Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the lamb, veal & game median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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