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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

A 3.5 OZ [100G] PORTION OF VENISON PROVIDES

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

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The key nutrients provided by 100g of cooked venison*

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

18μg    

25

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

Riboflavin (vitamin B2)  

0.6mg    

33    

Good source

*Based on 100g of cooked venison medallion. New Zealand Food Composition Database 2018

Nutritional Comparison of Common Proteins*

Nutrient Content

Venison Medallion

Chicken breast (no skin)

Pork medallion

Beef scotch fillet

Sheep Willow

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

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