It is not known whether game meat is associated with an increased risk of heart disease or cancer, as red meat and especially processed red meat are. While no research that I could find looked specifically at game meat in terms of health risks or benefits, based on their nutrition profile, they can be considered a good source of lean protein that can be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy diet along with skinless poultry, fish and trimmed lean meats. Deer, elk and antelope have a vitamin and mineral composition similar to beef, so these meats are good sources of iron (5 mg/4 oz.), B12 (3.6 mcg/4 oz.), B6, niacin and riboflavin. Their nutrition statistics are very similar to a skinless chicken breast, with most cuts having around 110 to 130 calories, 2 grams of fat and 25 grams of protein for a 3 oz. In addition, fat from wild game contains a higher proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Their meat, therefore, is lower in total and saturated fat than red meat. Wild game such as deer, elk and antelope tend to be very lean due to their active lifestyle and natural diet.
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