Calories in
game meat, buffalo, water
131 kcal per 100 g Game meat, buffalo, water contains 131 calories per 100 grams, or about 111 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 26.8 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 1.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 87% protein, 13% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 111 | 22.8 g | 0.0 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 piece, cooked (yield from 1 lb raw meat, boneless) | 340.0 g | 445 | 91.2 g | 0.0 g | 6.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 131 kcal | 111 kcal |
| Protein | 26.8 g | 22.8 g |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 56.0 mg | 47.6 mg |
| Potassium | 313.0 mg | 266.1 mg |
| Calcium | 15.0 mg | 12.8 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 61.0 mg | 51.9 mg |
| Water | 68.8 g | 58.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 175300). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How game meat, buffalo, water compares
Among the 115 lamb, veal, and game products items on this site, game meat, buffalo, water ranks 81 of 115 by calorie density, against a category average of 217 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 40% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 20.5 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (111 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 23 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in game meat, buffalo, water?
Game meat, buffalo, water contains 131 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 111 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 26.8 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 1.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of game meat, buffalo, water?
By calories, game meat, buffalo, water is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 87% protein and 13% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 23 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the game meat, buffalo, water I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Game meat, buffalo, water, cooked, roasted". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.