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Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted

Lamb/Game Per 100 g · Per 100g serving

Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted is a meat at 160 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Protein, providing 28.3 g (50% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. This meat is high in protein. Lamb and game meats are sources of complete protein, iron, zinc, and B12. Grass-fed varieties may have different fatty acid profiles compared to grain-fed. Our database tracks 82 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

160
Calories
kcal
28.3
Protein
g
4.4
Fat
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

💪
Protein
28.3 g
50% DV
☀️
Vitamin B6
0.42 mg
32% DV
☀️
Vitamin B12
0.70 µg
29% DV

Data for 82 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water SR63.9g
2%
Calories SR160kcal
Energy (kJ) SR669kj
Protein SR28.3g
50%
Total Fat SR4.4g
Carbohydrate SR0g
Fiber SR0g
Total Sugars SR0g
Ash SR1.3g
Minerals 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium SR16.0mg
2%
Iron SR1.1mg
14%
Magnesium SR27.0mg
7%
Phosphorus SR134mg
19%
Potassium SR396mg
12%
Sodium SR60.0mg
4%
Zinc SR3.0mg
27%
Copper SR0.06mg
6%
Selenium SR13.0µg
24%
Vitamins 26
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) SR0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR0IU
Retinol SR0µg
Beta-Carotene SR0µg
Alpha-Carotene SR0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin SR0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR0µg
Vitamin C SR0mg
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) SR0IU
Vitamin D3 SR0µg
Vitamin E SR0.38mg
2%
Vitamin K1 SR1.4µg
1%
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) SR0.31mg
26%
Riboflavin (B2) SR0.14mg
11%
Niacin (B3) SR4.2mg
26%
Vitamin B6 SR0.42mg
32%
Folate SR6.0µg
2%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) SR6.0µg
Folate (DFE) SR6.0µg
Vitamin B12 SR0.70µg
29%
Choline SR117mg
21%
Betaine SR15.4mg
Fatty Acids 7
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat SR1.3g
Monounsaturated Fat SR1.7g
Polyunsaturated Fat SR0.64g
Cholesterol SR77.0mg
Omega-3 EPA SR0g
Omega-3 DPA SR0g
Omega-3 DHA SR0g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) SR0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0.05g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.77g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.44g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) SR0.50g
3%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.03g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan SR0.38g
Threonine SR1.3g
Isoleucine SR1.4g
Leucine SR2.3g
Lysine SR2.8g
Methionine SR0.70g
Cystine SR0.37g
Phenylalanine SR1.1g
Tyrosine SR1.0g
Valine SR1.5g
Arginine SR2.0g
Histidine SR1.4g
Alanine SR1.7g
Aspartic Acid SR2.6g
Glutamic Acid SR4.4g
Glycine SR1.3g
Proline SR1.1g
Serine SR1.2g
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine SR0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol SR0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

45
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin B6 + Magnesium●●

Vitamin B6 may enhance intracellular magnesium accumulation. Combined supplementation has shown greater benefits for stress and anxiety than magnesium alone.

Pouteau et al., PLoS One, 2018

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Zinc vs Copper●●●

High zinc intake induces metallothionein in enterocytes, which traps copper and blocks its absorption. Prolonged high-dose zinc can cause copper deficiency.

Prasad et al., JAMA, 1978; Fosmire, Am J Clin Nutr, 1990

Zinc vs Iron●●

Zinc and non-heme iron compete for the same intestinal transporter (DMT1). High doses of one can reduce absorption of the other when taken simultaneously.

Rossander-Hulten et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1991

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

137
Amino Acid Score
Complete
Valine
Lowest Scoring
18
Amino Acids Tracked

✓ Complete protein — all essential amino acids meet or exceed WHO reference levels.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.3813.4
Threonine1.347.0
Isoleucine1.448.3
Leucine2.381.3
Lysine2.898.6
Methionine0.7024.6
Cystine0.3713.0
Phenylalanine1.140.0
Tyrosine1.035.7
Valine1.553.6
Arginine2.069.4
Histidine1.450.7
Alanine1.759.2
Aspartic Acid2.692.8
Glutamic Acid4.4155.3
Glycine1.345.6
Proline1.137.9
Serine1.241.1

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

1.3g
Saturated
1.7g
Monounsaturated
0.64g
Polyunsaturated
Omega Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.50 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Lamb” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Thiamin loses up to 62% when simmered. Broiled / Grilled retains 65%.
Folate loses up to 40% when simmered. Roasted retains 85%.
Vitamin B6 loses up to 38% when simmered. Roasted retains 75%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

45
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 45
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Category ●● Assigned from measured food category

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Lamb & Mutton” category.

39.7
kg CO₂e / kg
Very High Impact
370
m² land / kg
Land Use
1,803
L water / kg
Water Use
139
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions39.7 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use370 m² / kg
Water Use1,803 L / kg
Eutrophication97.1 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification139 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Meat

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Meat” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Tonga
755
2.
Mongolia
643
3.
Argentina
571
4.
China; Macao SAR
546
5.
Marshall Islands
539
6.
Ireland
532
7.
Bahamas
527
8.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
516
9.
Nauru
510
10.
Belarus
498

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+56%
1961: 156 kcal2023: 244 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted contains 160 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 28.3g of protein (71% of calories), 4.4g of fat (25%), and 0g of carbohydrates (0%). Protein is the primary energy source.

What is Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted is Protein, providing 28.3 g per 100g (50% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin B6 (32% DV). Our database tracks 82 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted high in protein?

With 28.3g per 100 grams, Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted is a high-protein food. Protein accounts for 71% of its total calories, making it suitable for diets focused on protein intake.

How much fiber is in Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted contains no dietary fiber. This is typical for animal-derived food. Pair with plant-based foods to ensure adequate fiber intake.

What is the insulin index of Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted?

Game meat, boar, wild, cooked, roasted has a moderate insulin response (II: 45) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.