Elk Game Meat Nutrition Facts

FoodData Central Updated 6 April 2026

3 oz of elk game meat contains 124.1 calories, 25.7g protein, 0g carbs, and 1.6g fat. Elk Game Meat is a protein-rich food. It is high in protein, a good source of iron, and rich in potassium.

124.1

cal

0g

carbs

25.7g

protein

amino acids ↓

1.6g

fat

0g

fiber

sugar

Vitamins in Elk Game Meat

Per 3 oz ~85g

Folate
7.65mcg
2%

Minerals in Elk Game Meat

Per 3 oz ~85g

Calcium
4.25mg
<1%
Iron
3.09mg
17%
Magnesium
20.4mg
5%
Phosphorus
153mg
12%
Potassium
279mg
6%
Sodium
51.9mg
2%
Zinc
2.69mg
24%
Selenium
11mcg
20%
Copper
0.12mg
13%
Manganese
8.5mcg
<1%

Amino Acids in Elk Game Meat

Protein breakdown per 3 oz (85g), from the USDA record for this food.

Essential Amino Acids Per 3 oz (85g) Per 100g % of Protein
Histidine 819mg 964mg 3.2%
Isoleucine 827mg 973mg 3.2%
Leucine 2164mg 2546mg 8.4%
Lysine 2383mg 2803mg 9.3%
Methionine 616mg 725mg 2.4%
Phenylalanine 1018mg 1198mg 4%
Threonine 1118mg 1315mg 4.4%
Tryptophan 463mg 545mg 1.8%
Valine 906mg 1066mg 3.5%
Other Amino Acids Per 3 oz (85g) Per 100g % of Protein
Alanine 1612mg 1896mg 6.3%
Arginine 1762mg 2073mg 6.9%
Aspartic Acid 2518mg 2962mg 9.8%
Glutamic Acid 4083mg 4804mg 15.9%
Glycine 1090mg 1282mg 4.2%
Proline 1110mg 1306mg 4.3%
Serine 1120mg 1318mg 4.4%
Tyrosine 919mg 1081mg 3.6%

Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.

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