Game

Wild boar

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

A leaner, richer relative of pork, classed as red meat.

Effect on the body: iron- and protein-rich with less fat than pork; cook well to avoid parasites.

Benefits

  • Iron
  • Protein
  • B vitamins
  • Lower fat than pork

Pros

  • Leaner and more flavourful than farmed pork
  • Free-ranging

Cons

  • Must be cooked thoroughly (trichinella risk)
  • Gamey taste
  • Red-meat caution

Sources & references

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

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