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Venison — CookedA
Proteins · #10 of 34

Venison

Cooked · Game

67/100A tier
Calories158
Protein30.2g
Fiber0g
Sodium54mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 67 out of 100, #10 of 34 proteins. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (96/100); omega-3 drags it down (2/100).

The short version: Beef's leaner, wilder cousin — 30g protein at 158 calories.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories158
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.2g4%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 85mg28%
Sodium 54mg2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 30.2g60%
Vitamin B12 5.4mcg225%
Niacin 6.6mg41%
Zinc 4.4mg40%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 67

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2096
Clean label ×1593
Protein ×2576
Micronutrients ×3050
Omega-3 ×102

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#10 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Venison healthy?

It grades A — 67 out of 100, #10 of 34 proteins in our system. Beef's leaner, wilder cousin — 30g protein at 158 calories.

How many calories are in Venison?

158 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Venison calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.