Game

Kangaroo

Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

An extremely lean red game meat from Australia.

Effect on the body: very high in iron and protein with barely any fat, making it a heart-friendly red meat.

Benefits

  • Iron
  • Protein
  • Zinc
  • Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)

Pros

  • One of the leanest red meats (~2% fat)
  • Low environmental impact
  • High iron

Cons

  • Can taste strong and go tough if overcooked
  • Wild/culled sourcing debated

Sources & references

  1. WHO — Q&A on red/processed meat
  2. British Nutrition Foundation

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