Exotic Meats

Exotic Meats

From bison meat to duck prosciutto, exotic meats offer unique flavors and textures that simply can’t be compared to traditional meat. In addition to being delicious and unique, exotic meats can also be a good source of nutritional value. Exotic meats are often rich in protein, though many also contain significant level of saturated fat which ups the calorie content. The nutritional information for exotic meats varies greatly, so refer to the nutrition label or the calorie chart below for your favorite exotic meats to determine the calories and nutrition facts.

Ground Bison, cooked
Goat Meat, raw
Ground Ostrich, cooked
Ostrich Strip, cooked
Ostrich Top Loin, cooked
Emu Fillet, cooked
Ground Ostrich, raw
Ostrich Strip, raw
Ground Bison, raw
Ostrich Leg, cooked

Popular Foods

Ground Bison, cooked

serving (250.0g)

448 cal

Goat Meat, raw

pounds (453.6g)

494 cal

Ground Ostrich, cooked

serving (93.0g)

163 cal

Ostrich Strip, cooked

serving (85.0g)

139 cal

Ostrich Top Loin, cooked

serving (85.0g)

132 cal

Emu Fillet, cooked

serving (394.0g)

607 cal

Ground Ostrich, raw

serving (109.0g)

180 cal

Ostrich Strip, raw

serving (85.0g)

108 cal

Ground Bison, raw

serving (85.0g)

124 cal

Ostrich Leg, cooked

serving (85.0g)

120 cal

Ostrich Tip, cooked

serving (85.0g)

123 cal

Ostrich Leg, raw

serving (85.0g)

94 cal

Ostrich Tenderloin, raw

serving (85.0g)

105 cal

Ground Emu, cooked

serving (109.0g)

178 cal

Ostrich Fan, raw

serving (85.0g)

99 cal

Ostrich Tip, raw

serving (85.0g)

97 cal

Ostrich Round, raw

serving (85.0g)

99 cal

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Caribou, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Emu Drums, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Emu Fillet, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Goat Meat, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Green Turtle, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ground Bison, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ground Bison, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ground Emu, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ground Emu, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ground Ostrich, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ground Ostrich, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Fan, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Leg, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Leg, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Round, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Strip, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Strip, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Tenderloin, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Tip, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Tip, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Top Loin, cooked

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ostrich Top Loin, raw

published within the category "Exotic Meats"

Ground Bison, cooked
Goat Meat, raw
Ground Ostrich, cooked
Ostrich Strip, cooked
Ostrich Top Loin, cooked
Emu Fillet, cooked
Ground Ostrich, raw
Ostrich Strip, raw
Ground Bison, raw
Ostrich Leg, cooked

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Exotic meats vary from domesticated meats not only in the number of calories but also in the carbohydrate, protein, and fat content. Refer to the calorie calculator for your favorite exotic meats to determine the calories and nutritional information.

Source of Lean Protein

Some types of exotic meats are lower in fat than domesticated meats which makes them a good source of lean protein. The fact that there are no carbs in exotic meats means that all of the calories come from either protein or fat. Venison provides nearly 24 grams of protein per 3-ounce serving, compared to the 22 grams provided by pork. Refer to the calorie counter for exotic meats to determine the protein and fat content of each meat.

Fat Content

The nutrition facts for exotic meats vary greatly from one type to another, but you will find that many of them are lower in saturated fat than most domesticated meats. Ostrich meat, for example, is incredibly low in fat, having only 1 gram of fat per ounce. Bison meat is also incredibly lean, having only 10 grams of fat per pound, 3 grams of which are saturated – That equals less than 1 gram of fat per ounce.
Though exotic meats may differ from domesticated meats in terms of their nutrition facts, they still provide some of the same health benefits including reduced risk for heart disease and improved weight loss.

Reduced Risk for Heart Disease

The fact some exotic meats are high in fat may lead you to believe that they are bad for your heart. In reality, some exotic meats may be higher in dietary cholesterol than certain domestic meats, but they are also often lower in calories and saturated fats which means that they are a heart-healthy option. In addition, exotic meats also contain a much higher percentage of cholesterol-reducing polyunsaturated fats than most domestic meats.

Improved Weight Loss Results

Many health-related research studies have shown that an increase in lean protein intake coupled with a decrease in carbohydrate consumption may help you to lose weight. Your body utilizes the energy from protein more quickly than the energy from fat and more efficiently than it does energy from carbs. Thus, if you are trying to lose weight, swapping out some of the high-carb foods in your diet for lean protein from exotic meats may help you to reach your weight loss goals.