Elk

Q: How many calories in 100g of elk?

About 98 calories, with roughly 19.7g of protein. 100g weighs about 100g. Use the slider above for any other portion.

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= 3.5 oz

Calories

Protein

19.7g

Carbs

Fat

2.1g

Protein 81% Carbs 0% Fat 19%

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Elk is basically 81% 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 98 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.

Fiber0 g0%

Sugar0 g—

Saturated fat0.828 g4%

Sodium43 mg2%

Potassium367 mg8%

Calcium4 mg0%

Iron2.27 mg13%

Magnesium24 mg6%

Zinc4.16 mg38%

Vitamin C0 mg0%

Vitamin A0 mcg0%

Vitamin B60.893 mg53%

Vitamin B121.77 mcg74%

Niacin6.63 mg41%

Caffeine0 mg—

How it stacks

Compared to its neighbors.

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

Fish

Almost identical calories · -8g protein.

Cal97 Protein11.7 g Fat5.3 g

Chiton

15 fewer calories per 100g.

Cal83 Protein17.1 g Fat1.6 g

Fish

16 fewer calories per 100g · -4g protein.

Cal82 Protein15.5 g Fat1.8 g

Common questions

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How many calories in 100g of elk?

About 98 calories, with roughly 19.7g 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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