For optimal health, nutritionists generally recommend a diet that includes the intake of moderate amounts of lean meat.
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.
It truly is the healthy choice.
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
An 100g portion of venison provides:
40% RDI iron, 35% zinc, and 67% B12
55% of daily protein needs
less than 1 gram of saturated fat
150 calories
The key nutrients provided by 100g of cooked venison*
| Nutrient Content | Quantity per 100g | % Daily intake (RDI) per 100g | Nutritional description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 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 |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B2) | 0.6mg | 33 | 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 |
*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 |