Meat and Poultry / Game meat
Venison thigh
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 89kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 21.9 g/ 71g (30%) | ||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.15 mg/ 1mg (12%) |
Vit B2 | 0.13 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vit B3 | 8.5 mg NE/ 16mg NE (53%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 12 mg/ 750mg (1%) |
Phosphorus | 170 mg/ 700mg (24%) source |
Iron | 1.3 mg/ 12mg (10%) |
Sodium | 45 mg/ 1500mg (3%) low |
What is this food?
Venison thigh is the meat portion from a deer, usually cooked as a lean protein. For 100g, it provides about 89 kcal and is mostly protein with very low carbs and fiber.
Why it matters to health
It helps you meet your daily protein needs for muscle repair and satiety, especially useful for 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day. It’s also low in carbohydrates and sugar, which can fit well with balanced meals. Watch the fat type: it has a small amount of total fat (0.2g) and saturated fat (0.08g), so choosing lighter cooking methods helps keep your overall fat intake in a good range. It also has some sodium (45mg), so go easy on salty sauces and seasoning blends when you cook.
Healthier tips
- Pair it with non-starchy vegetables (e.g., pechay, kangkong, broccoli) and a small serving of rice or root crops if needed for energy.
- Use healthier cooking methods: grill, roast, stew with minimal oil, or simmer with herbs and spices.
- For snacks, keep portions smaller and balanced—e.g., a small serving of venison with veggies, or add it to a meal rather than making it the only item.
- Flavor smart: use garlic, onion, pepper, vinegar, calamansi, and herbs instead of heavy salty sauces.
Common Filipino dishes
Venison adobo, Venison sinigang, Venison kaldereta, Venison mechado, Venison bistek
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