Squirrel (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz ยท 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein6g75% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat0.9g25% of calories
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low calorie
- โ Low fat
- โ Low saturated fat
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Squirrel (raw) (1 oz, 28 g) has 34 calories, with 6 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (75% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Iron17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 49 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3 ฮผg | 5% |
Full breakdown ยท 21 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.3 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | โ |
| Proline | 0.2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 0 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Valine | 0.2 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Squirrel (cooked, roasted)173
- Squirrel (raw)120
- Ground squirrel (Alaska Native)111
Burning 34 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 6minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Squirrel (raw)?
One serving of Squirrel (raw) (1 oz) has 34 calories, which works out to 120 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Squirrel (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 75% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Squirrel (raw) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Squirrel (raw)?
29 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
