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Venison is meat from deer, and the figures here describe it roasted. It mainly provides protein, with 36g per 100g, alongside 2.5g of fat. It also supplies minerals and B vitamins, including 5.1mg of iron and 3.9mg of zinc per 100g. These values were calculated from raw venison samples, including diced meat and steaks.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood, while zinc supports normal immune function. Added fats, salt, sauces or gravy can change the nutritional content of a venison meal, which is worth noting when monitoring fat or salt intake. Full nutrient figures are in the tables below.

Nutrition per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Energy

165 kcal

Energy

698 kJ

Fat

2.5g

Carbohydrate

0g

of which sugars

0g

Fibre

0g

Protein

36g

Salt

0.13g

Alcohol

0g

Water

60g

Vitamins and minerals per 100g

Nutrient

Per 100g

Vitamin C

0mg

Thiamin (B1)

0.16mg

Riboflavin (B2)

0.69mg

Niacin (B3)

5.5mg

Vitamin B6

0.65mg

Vitamin B12

1µg

Folate

6µg

Calcium

6mg

Iron

5.1mg

Magnesium

27mg

Phosphorus

240mg

Potassium

290mg

Sodium

52mg

Zinc

3.9mg

Copper

0.36mg

Selenium

14µg

Other types of venison

Food

Calories per 100g

Protein per 100g

Fat per 100g

Fibre per 100g

Venison, meat only, raw

103 kcal

22g

1.6g

–

Venison, meat only, casseroled

–

–

3.7g

–

About these figures

Values are per 100g of the food as described (Calculated from raw, 8 samples including diced and steaks). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.

Further reading and references

  • Public Health England. McCance and Widdowson's The Composition of Foods Integrated Dataset 2021. GOV.UK.

Article history

The information on this page is written and peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.
  • 4 Nov 2026 | Latest version
  • 3 Nov 2026 | Originally published