Squirrel (cooked, roasted) nutrition facts
Per 3 oz · 85 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein26g74% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat4g26% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Squirrel (cooked, roasted) (3 oz, 85 g) has 147 calories, with 26 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (74% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), niacin (25% DV) and Vitamin B6 (24% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 34% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein52%
- Niacin25%
- Vitamin B624%
- Vitamin B12231%
- Iron72%
- Phosphorus26%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Pantothenic acid16%
- Choline19%
- Zinc14%
- Copper14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol34%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 3 oz (85 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Folate (B9) | 8 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 μg | 231% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 16% |
| Choline | 104 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 299 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 179 mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 13 μg | 23% |
Full breakdown · 30 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
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 147 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 28minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 18minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 21minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Squirrel (cooked, roasted)?
One serving of Squirrel (cooked, roasted) (3 oz) has 147 calories, which works out to 173 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Squirrel (cooked, roasted) high in protein?
Yes. It has 26 g of protein per serving, and 74% of its calories come from protein (18 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Squirrel (cooked, roasted) 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 (cooked, roasted)?
101 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Squirrel (cooked, roasted)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
