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Nutritional Profile of Cooked Opossum - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 35 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cooked Opossum.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for three nutrients.
These are
- Protein (Protein)
- Choline (Other Micronutrients)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 11 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Cholesterol (Other Micronutrients)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
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 four nutrients.
These are
- Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated (Fatty Acids)
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 Cooked Opossum
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 Cooked Opossum
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 Cooked Opossum
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 Cooked Opossum
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 Cooked Opossum
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 Cooked Opossum
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: Cooked Opossum
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 | 194 | 1176 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 3 g | 842 mg | 8 | 910 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 1.2 g | 340.2 mg | 327 | 1757 |
| 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) | 961 mg | 272.4 mg | 254 | 1334 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 175 mg | 49.6 mg | 340 | 1516 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 3.4 g | 972.4 mg | 190 | 1187 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 306 mg | 86.7 mg | 100 | 677 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.9 g | 830.6 mg | 4 | 814 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 66 mg | 18.7 mg | 162 | 890 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 30.1 g | 8.5 g | 42 | 145 |
| 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 | 45 | 298 |
| Riboflavin | 368 µg | 104.3 µg | 74 | 444 |
| Thiamin | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 94 | 784 |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.3 µg | 2.3 µg | 34 | 150 |
| Vitamin B6 | 468 µg | 132.7 µg | 50 | 513 |
| 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 | 188 µg | 53.3 µg | 59 | 661 |
| Iron, Fe | 4.6 mg | 1.3 mg | 40 | 466 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 5 | 300 |
| Phosphorus, P | 277 mg | 78.5 mg | 37 | 387 |
| Potassium, K | 436 mg | 123.6 mg | 6 | 462 |
| Selenium, Se | 18.1 µg | 5.1 µg | 129 | 510 |
| Sodium, Na | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 26 | 929 |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.3 mg | 643.5 µg | 254 | 686 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 36.3 mg | 57 | 253 |
| Choline | 116 mg | 32.9 mg | 28 | 149 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 58.1 g | 16.5 g | 163 | 1406 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 220 kcal | 62.4 kcal | 112 | 468 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Cooked Opossum
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cubic Inch, Boneless, Cooked | 18.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| 1 Oz, With Bone, Raw (yield After Cooking, Bone Removed) | 20.0 g | 0.7 oz |
| 1 Oz, With Bone, Cooked (yield After Bone Removed) | 23.0 g | 0.8 oz |
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(Game Meat) | 38 |
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