Venison (loin)
1 cooked portion (140g)Protein per 100g30.2g
Calories per 100g158
Fat per 100g3.2g
Carbs per 100g0.0g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)2400mg
Typical cost$$$$
Quality 0.91
lit_estimate, complete animal protein
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Why Venison (loin) shows up in protein-forward diets
One of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios of any red meat on this list, a byproduct of wild deer carrying almost no intramuscular fat compared to farmed livestock.
Serving-size math
A 1 cooked portion (140g) portion delivers 42.3g of protein and roughly 221 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 19.11g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Cook to rare-medium only (125-135°F) — venison has essentially no fat to protect it from overcooking.
Best for
- cutting
- high-volume eating
Frequently asked
How much protein is in venison (loin)?
30.2g per 100g, or 42.3g per 1 cooked portion (140g).
Is venison (loin) a complete protein?
Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (lit_estimate, complete animal protein).