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Nutritional Profile of Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
We got 38 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Roasted Opossum (Game Meat).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for four nutrients.
These are
- Protein (Protein)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Betaine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 13 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- KJ (Energy) (Other)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Lamb, Veal, and Game Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for five nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Ash (Other)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
In food category: Lamb, Veal, and Game Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 193 | 1173 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3 g | 844.8 mg | 7 | 909 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.2 g | 343 mg | 326 | 1753 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 10.2 g | 2.9 g | 144 | 743 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 273 | 1106 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 965 mg | 273.6 mg | 253 | 1330 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 176 mg | 49.9 mg | 339 | 1515 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 3.4 g | 975.2 mg | 189 | 1186 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 307 mg | 87 mg | 99 | 676 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.9 g | 833.5 mg | 3 | 812 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 66 mg | 18.7 mg | 162 | 890 |
| Amino Acids (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Betaine | 15.3 mg | 4.3 mg | 32 | 175 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 30.2 g | 8.6 g | 41 | 143 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 27 | 445 |
| Folate, food | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 24 | 279 |
| Folate, total | 10 µg | 2.8 µg | 25 | 382 |
| Niacin | 8.4 mg | 2.4 mg | 43 | 295 |
| Riboflavin | 370 µg | 104.9 µg | 73 | 442 |
| Thiamin | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 94 | 784 |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.3 µg | 2.4 µg | 33 | 149 |
| Vitamin B6 | 470 µg | 133.2 µg | 49 | 512 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 440 µg | 124.7 µg | 37 | 599 |
| Phylloquinone | 1.6 µg | 0.5 µg | 31 | 909 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 17 mg | 4.8 mg | 29 | 533 |
| Copper, Cu | 189 µg | 53.6 µg | 58 | 660 |
| Iron, Fe | 4.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 39 | 464 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 5 | 300 |
| Phosphorus, P | 278 mg | 78.8 mg | 36 | 386 |
| Potassium, K | 438 mg | 124.2 mg | 5 | 460 |
| Selenium, Se | 18.2 µg | 5.2 µg | 128 | 509 |
| Sodium, Na | 58 mg | 16.4 mg | 97 | 1092 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.3 mg | 646.4 µg | 253 | 685 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 36.6 mg | 56 | 252 |
| Choline | 116 mg | 32.9 mg | 28 | 149 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 58.3 g | 16.5 g | 161 | 1399 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 2.3 g | 652 mg | 7 | 430 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 221 kcal | 62.7 kcal | 111 | 467 |
| KJ (Energy) | 925 kj | 262.2 kj | 84 | 275 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Roasted Opossum (Game Meat)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Piece, Cooked (yield From 1 Lb Raw Meat, Boneless) | 399.0 g | 14.1 oz |
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