About Venison
Culinary Treat
Nutritional Profile
Processing & MAF
Cooking Venison
Shelf Life and Storage
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Nutritional Profile

New Zealand farm raised venison is a versatile meat ideal for the healthy, active lifestyle.  It is low in fat and cholesterol.

Nutritionally, it is similar to grilled salmon or skinless poultry.

Venison is naturally lean because farm raised deer do not develop intra-muscular fat known as 'marbling'.  Lighter, modern cooking styles enhance this nutritional advantage.

Nutritional Comparison (based on 100g cooked portions)

 

Farmed Venison(Leg cut)

Chicken Breast (No skin)

Salmon

(Broiled)

Beef Tenderloin

 

 

Calories

 

163

 

205

 

164

 

164

Fat (g)

6

9.4

3.5

6

Cholesterol (mg)

73

85

85

70

Protein (g)

26

28

31

25

Source: US Department of Agriculture and ESHA Research; analysis of venison by the National Food Laboratory Inc.