Nutrition
New Zealand Venison is a nutritional powerhouse. It is high in protein and low in fat and calories. No steroids, no hormones, 80% less fat than beef, lower fat, calories and cholesterol than skinless chicken, and high in protein.
Low in fat & low in saturated fat
- Lean cuts of meat are recommended, especially for heart health
High in quality protein
- Important for growth and repair and helps you feel full for longer
Rich in iron
- One of the best sources of well absorbed dietary iron & helps to boost iron absorption from other foods
High in zinc
- Important for immunity and brain development
Good source of B vitamins including B12, riboflavin & niacin
- Important to release energy and boost immunity
Almost all deer in NZ are grass fed
- Grass fed animals have a better ratio of omega-3 fats to omega-6
Venison farmed in New Zealand is pure and natural:
• 40% RDI iron, 35% Zinc, and 67% B12
• 55% of daily protein needs
• less than 1 gram of saturated fat
• 150 calories
| Nutrient Content | Quantity per 100g | % Daily intake (RDI) per 100g |
Nutritional description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 537kJ | 6 | |
| Protein | 28g | 55 | Good source |
| Fat, total | 1.8g | 3 | Low fat |
| Fat, saturated (SFA) | 0.8g | 3 | Low in saturated fatty acids |
| Trans fatty acids | 0g | Trans fatty acids free | |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1 | Low salt or sodium |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 40 | Good source |
| Zinc | 4.2mg | 35 | Good source |
| Selenium | 17.7(μg) | 25 | Good source |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.6mg | 33 | Good source |
| Niacin (vitamin B3) | 8.3mg | 83 | Good source |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3μg | 67 | Good source |
| Thiamin (vitamin B1) | 0.15mg | 14 | Source |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 17 | Source |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 20 | Source |
*Based on 100g of cooked venison medallion. New Zealand Food Composition Database 2018
| Nutrient Content | Venison Medallion | Chicken breast (no skin) | Pork medallion | Beef scotch fillet | v |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 537 | 620 | 770 | 1000 | 653 |
| Protein (g) | 28 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 28 |
| Fat, total (g) | 1.8 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 13.2 | 4.8 |
| Fat, saturated (SFA) (g) | 0.8 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 1.8 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 72 | 77 | 109 | 94 | 94 |
| Iron (mg) | 4.8 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Selenium(μg) | 17.7 | 13.7 | 16.8 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Zinc(μg) | 4.2 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 5 | 2.8 |