Some Moose Facts

Thank you to the USDA for these moose facts.

Fat

Moose meat is a lean source of protein because it has less than 1 g total fat per 100 g serving, and less than 0.5 g saturated fat. Saturated fat raises levels of bad LDL cholesterol in your blood, and moose meat is a healthier choice than fatty meats, such as steak. A serving of moose meat has 59 mg cholesterol, so monitor the amount of moose meat you have if you are trying to reduce your cholesterol intake. Cholesterol from your diet raises your blood cholesterol levels, and healthy adults should have no more than 300 mg per day.

Sodium and Potassium

A low-sodium food has less than 140 mg per serving, according to the Mayo Clinic, and moose meat has only 65 mg in a 100 g serving. It provides 317 mg potassium. A diet low in sodium and high in potassium can help you maintain a healthy blood pressure and lower your risk for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy adults should have no more than 2,300 mg sodium and at least 4,700 mg potassium per day.

Other Minerals

A 100 g serving of moose meat provides 9 mg selenium, or 17 percent of the daily value for this essential mineral. Selenium is a heart-healthy nutrient because it promotes the antioxidant activity of nutrients such as vitamin E and vitamin C. Moose meat has 3 mg iron, or 17 percent of the daily value for iron, which is a part of healthy red blood cells and a strong immune system. Zinc also supports immune function, and a 100 g serving of raw moose meat supplies 2.8 mg zinc, or 19 percent of the daily value.