Food · Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
Deer nutrition facts
A typical portion of deer (1 serving; 85 g, tenderloin) has 130 calories and 25g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 9 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 116 calories (sitka, raw) to 191 (game meat, shoulder clod, separable lean only, cooked, braised).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 29.9g
- more than 96% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 149
- more than 42% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 57mg
- more than 38% of reference foods
1 serving weighs 85 g in USDA's record for Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled (FDC 174430).
Where the calories come from: 0% carbohydrate, 15% fat and 85% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B123.1 µg in 1 serving (85 g), 128% of the Daily Value
- Niacin7.5 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 47% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.5 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 37% of the Daily Value
- Zinc3.4 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 31% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.5 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 31% of the Daily Value
- Copper0.2 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 24% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus254 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 20% of the Daily Value
- Thiamin0.2 mg in 1 serving (85 g), 18% of the Daily Value
- Selenium9.3 µg in 1 serving (85 g), 17% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 174430), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of deer USDA describes
Shoulder clod, braised has the most calories per 100 g (191); the fewest: Deer (venison), sitka, raw… (116)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled | 149 | 29.9 g | 2.4 g | 57 mg |
| Game meat, deer, shoulder clod, separable lean only, cooked, braised | 191 | 36.3 g | 4 g | 52 mg |
| Game meat, deer, top round, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled | 152 | 31.5 g | 1.9 g | 45 mg |
| Game meat, deer, cooked, roasted | 158 | 30.2 g | 3.2 g | 54 mg |
| Game meat, deer, loin, separable lean only, 1" steak, cooked, broiled | 150 | 30.2 g | 2.4 g | 57 mg |
| Game meat, deer, ground, cooked, pan-broiled | 187 | 26.5 g | 8.2 g | 78 mg |
| Game meat, deer, raw | 120 | 23 g | 2.4 g | 51 mg |
| Game meat, deer, ground, raw | 157 | 21.8 g | 7.1 g | 75 mg |
| Deer (venison), sitka, raw (Alaska Native) | 116 | 21.5 g | 2.7 g | n/a |
Every nutrient in this record (92)
The portion is 1 serving (85 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (13)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25.4 g | 29.9 g | 51% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.00 g | 2.35 g | 3% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Ash | 1.08 g | 1.27 g | |
| Energy | 127 kcal | 149 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 57.1 g | 67.2 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 74.8 mg | 88.0 mg | 25% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.97 g | 1.14 g | 5% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.47 g | 0.55 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.11 g | 0.13 g |
Minerals (10)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 4.25 mg | 5.00 mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe | 3.61 mg | 4.25 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28.1 mg | 33.0 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus, P | 254 mg | 299 mg | 20% |
| Potassium, K | 369 mg | 434 mg | 8% |
| Sodium, Na | 48.5 mg | 57.0 mg | 2% |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.39 mg | 3.99 mg | 31% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.22 mg | 0.25 mg | 24% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 mg | 0.022 mg | 1% |
| Selenium, Se | 9.35 µg | 11.0 µg | 17% |
Vitamins (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.53 mg | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.22 mg | 0.26 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin | 0.48 mg | 0.56 mg | 37% |
| Niacin | 7.46 mg | 8.78 mg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.73 mg | 0.86 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.52 mg | 0.61 mg | 31% |
| Folate, total | 7.65 µg | 9.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 3.08 µg | 3.62 µg | 128% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 7.65 µg | 9.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 7.65 µg | 9.00 µg | 2% |
Amino acids (18)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tryptophan | 0.23 g | 0.27 g | |
| Threonine | 0.96 g | 1.13 g | |
| Isoleucine | 1.09 g | 1.29 g | |
| Leucine | 1.94 g | 2.28 g | |
| Lysine | 2.07 g | 2.43 g | |
| Methionine | 0.59 g | 0.70 g | |
| Cystine | 0.24 g | 0.28 g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.96 g | 1.13 g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.80 g | 0.94 g | |
| Valine | 1.24 g | 1.46 g | |
| Arginine | 1.52 g | 1.79 g | |
| Histidine | 0.76 g | 0.90 g | |
| Alanine | 1.49 g | 1.75 g | |
| Aspartic acid | 2.21 g | 2.60 g | |
| Glutamic acid | 3.62 g | 4.25 g | |
| Glycine | 1.39 g | 1.64 g | |
| Proline | 1.12 g | 1.31 g | |
| Serine | 0.88 g | 1.03 g |
Fatty acids (29)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0026 g | 0.0030 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.078 g | 0.092 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.43 g | 0.51 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.41 g | 0.48 g | |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.0043 g | 0.0050 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.38 g | 0.44 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.064 g | 0.075 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.024 g | 0.028 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.020 g | 0.023 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00085 g | 0.0010 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.015 g | 0.018 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.071 g | 0.083 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.0017 g | 0.0020 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.020 g | 0.024 g | |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.023 g | 0.027 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c | 0.00085 g | 0.0010 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.0076 g | 0.0090 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0 g | 0 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 174430: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in deer?
130 in 1 serving (85 g) of tenderloin; 116 to 191 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in deer?
25g in 1 serving; 29.9 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in deer?
50mg in 1 serving; 57 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov