Elk

Q: How many calories in 100g of elk?

About 143 calories, with roughly 29.4g of protein. 100g weighs about 100g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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143

cal per 100 g

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= 3.5 oz

Calories

143

Protein

29.4g

Carbs

Fat

2.8g

Protein 82% Carbs 0% Fat 18%

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Elk is basically 82% protein by calorie. Not many foods in the aisle read that clean.

Cottage cheese, skyr, and canned tuna hit the same range. Most things marketed as "high protein" land in the 30–45% band.

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What per 100 g costs.

Minutes for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult to burn 143 cal. Adjust down for lighter, up for heavier.

Walking

min · 3.5 mph

Cycling

min · easy pace

Jogging

min · 5 mph

Swimming

min · freestyle

Estimates from the Compendium of Physical Activities. Real burn depends on weight, intensity, and fitness.

Full nutrient panel · per 100 g

What else is in there.

From USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy). %DV against the FDA 2,000-calorie reference.

Sugar0 g—

Saturated fat1.138 g6%

Cholesterol70 mg23%

Sodium56 mg2%

Potassium379 mg8%

Calcium5 mg0%

Iron9.06 mg50%

Magnesium26 mg6%

Zinc7.79 mg71%

Vitamin C0 mg0%

Vitamin E0.79 mg5%

Vitamin A0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.782 mg46%

Vitamin B124.25 mcg177%

Folate1 mcg0%

Niacin7.85 mg49%

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

per 100 g, as-served. Same portion, honest comparison.

Black Bear

12 more calories per 100g · -9g protein.

Cal155 Protein20.1 g Fat8.3 g

Walrus

18 fewer calories per 100g · -8g protein.

Cal125 Protein21 g Fat3 g

Caribou

21 fewer calories per 100g · -14g protein.

Cal122 Protein15 g Fat3.9 g

Common questions

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How many calories in 100g of elk?

About 143 calories, with roughly 29.4g of protein. 100g weighs about 100g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

Is elk actually healthy, or is that marketing?

By the numbers on this page: high protein, low fat, near zero sugar. Hard to argue with.

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