Game

Venison

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

A very lean game meat.

~30 g protein and ~158 kcal per 100 g cooked; low saturated fat.

Benefits

  • Very lean protein
  • Iron
  • B vitamins

Pros

  • Lower in fat than beef
  • Rich flavour
  • Often wild/free-range

Cons

  • Can be tough if overcooked
  • Less widely available

Sources & references

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

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