Meat Nutrition Guide
Poultry Meats
Chicken Breast
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 31g
- Iron: 1.3mg
- Zinc: 1mg
- Vitamin B12: 0.3μg
- Selenium: 27.6μg
Clinical Applications:
- Growth and development in children
- Sports-active children requiring lean protein
- Recovery from illness or surgery
- Iron-deficiency anemia
Contraindications:
- Chicken protein allergy
- Acute gout
- Avoid in severe kidney disease
Turkey Breast
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 29g
- Iron: 1.5mg
- Zinc: 2.5mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.7mg
- Phosphorus: 210mg
Clinical Applications:
- Low-fat diet requirements
- Post-illness recovery
- Sports nutrition for adolescents
- Growth spurts during puberty
Contraindications:
- Poultry protein sensitivity
- History of adverse reactions
Red Meats
Lamb (Lean)
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 25g
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Zinc: 4.4mg
- Vitamin B12: 2.7μg
- Selenium: 21.5μg
Clinical Applications:
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Zinc deficiency
- Growth delay
- Malnutrition recovery
Contraindications:
- High cholesterol levels
- Family history of early cardiovascular disease
- Certain metabolic disorders
Venison
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 26.5g
- Iron: 3.3mg
- Zinc: 2.1mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.4mg
- Niacin: 6.4mg
Clinical Applications:
- Severe iron deficiency
- Athletic children
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- Growth optimization
Contraindications:
- Hyperuricemia
- Renal insufficiency
Seafood
Salmon (Wild-caught)
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 22g
- Omega-3 fatty acids: 2.6g
- Vitamin D: 13.6μg
- Vitamin B12: 2.8μg
- Selenium: 36.5μg
Clinical Applications:
- Brain development
- ADHD management support
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Visual development
Contraindications:
- Fish protein allergy
- History of severe seafood reactions
- Bleeding disorders (due to omega-3)
Regional Specialties
Mutton (Indian Goat Meat)
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 25.7g
- Iron: 2.7mg
- Zinc: 4.0mg
- Vitamin B12: 2.3μg
- Conjugated Linoleic Acid: 0.6g
Clinical Applications:
- Severe malnutrition
- Growth faltering
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Protein energy malnutrition
Contraindications:
- Hyperuricemia
- Severe kidney disease
- History of meat protein allergy
Game Birds
Quail
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 25.1g
- Iron: 4.0mg
- Zinc: 1.8mg
- Vitamin B12: 0.43μg
- Selenium: 14.2μg
Clinical Applications:
- Iron deficiency with poor appetite
- Failure to thrive
- Convalescence in young children
- Picky eaters (due to mild flavor)
Contraindications:
- Avian protein sensitivity
- History of wild game allergies
Duck
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 23.5g
- Iron: 2.7mg
- Zinc: 2.5mg
- Vitamin B12: 0.38μg
- Niacin: 5.3mg
Clinical Applications:
- Underweight children
- Growth spurts
- Recovery from burns
- Post-surgical nutrition
Contraindications:
- Obesity management
- High cholesterol
- Fatty acid oxidation disorders
Organ Meats
Chicken Liver
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 26.4g
- Iron: 11.6mg
- Vitamin A: 11,078 IU
- Folate: 588μg
- Vitamin B12: 16.8μg
Clinical Applications:
- Severe iron deficiency anemia
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Folate deficiency
- Failure to thrive
Contraindications:
- Hypervitaminosis A risk
- Gout
- Limit intake in infants under 1 year
Calf Liver
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 29.1g
- Iron: 6.5mg
- Vitamin A: 53,400 IU
- Vitamin B12: 111.3μg
- Copper: 14.3mg
Clinical Applications:
- Severe nutritional deficiencies
- Megaloblastic anemia
- Copper deficiency
- Post-illness recovery
Contraindications:
- Wilson's disease
- Vitamin A supplementation
- History of gout
Regional Specialties - Asian
Water Buffalo (Indian)
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 26.8g
- Iron: 2.4mg
- Zinc: 4.7mg
- Vitamin B12: 2.5μg
- Creatine: 5g
Clinical Applications:
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- Growth stunting
- Sports nutrition in adolescents
- Recovery from chronic illness
Contraindications:
- Renal insufficiency
- Red meat allergies
- High uric acid levels
Snake (Chinese Medicinal)
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 24.5g
- Iron: 1.3mg
- Zinc: 1.8mg
- Taurine: 980mg
- Essential amino acids: 18.2g
Clinical Applications:
- Traditional growth promotion
- Protein alternative in fish allergies
- Muscle development
- Traditional immune support
Contraindications:
- Reptile protein allergies
- Bleeding disorders
- Not recommended for infants
Seafood Specialties
Octopus
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 25.4g
- Iron: 5.3mg
- Vitamin B12: 20μg
- Selenium: 44.8μg
- Taurine: 827mg
Clinical Applications:
- Cognitive development
- Iron deficiency with seafood preference
- Growth and development
- Brain development in toddlers
Contraindications:
- Shellfish allergies
- Iodine sensitivity
- History of seafood reactions
Sardines (Fresh)
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 24.6g
- Omega-3: 1.5g
- Calcium: 382mg
- Vitamin D: 4.8μg
- Vitamin B12: 8.9μg
Clinical Applications:
- Calcium deficiency
- Vitamin D deficiency rickets
- Brain development
- Bone health optimization
Contraindications:
- Fish allergies
- High mercury risk groups
- Hypercalcemia
African Regional Specialties
Guinea Fowl
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 24.8g
- Iron: 3.2mg
- Zinc: 2.1mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.67mg
- Niacin: 7.8mg
Clinical Applications:
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- Growth faltering
- Sports nutrition for adolescents
- Micronutrient deficiencies
Contraindications:
- Poultry allergies
- Acute kidney injury
- History of avian-related reactions
Antelope (Kudu)
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 28.5g
- Iron: 3.8mg
- Zinc: 3.3mg
- Vitamin B12: 6.3μg
- Creatine: 4.8g
Clinical Applications:
- Severe anemia
- Growth optimization
- Athletic performance
- Cognitive development
Contraindications:
- Game meat allergies
- Hyperuricemia
- Severe renal disease
South American Specialties
Llama Meat
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 24.8g
- Iron: 3.3mg
- Zinc: 4.4mg
- Vitamin B12: 2.8μg
- Essential amino acids: 22.3g
Clinical Applications:
- High-altitude adaptation
- Iron deficiency at altitude
- Lean protein needs
- Growth support in challenging environments
Contraindications:
- Red meat allergies
- Alpha-gal syndrome
- Severe kidney disease
Capybara
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 23.5g
- Iron: 4.1mg
- Omega-3 fatty acids: 0.8g
- Vitamin B6: 0.9mg
- Selenium: 22.4μg
Clinical Applications:
- Alternative protein source
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Malnutrition recovery
- Growth support in limited-resource settings
Contraindications:
- Rodent meat allergies
- Parasitic disease risk
- Not recommended for immunocompromised
Specialized Organ Meats
Lamb Brain
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 11.6g
- DHA: 860mg
- Phospholipids: 5.6g
- Vitamin B12: 14.5μg
- Cholesterol: 2,200mg
Clinical Applications:
- Neurodevelopmental support
- Cognitive development
- Myelin formation support
- Brain growth in early years
Contraindications:
- High cholesterol conditions
- Risk of prion diseases
- Not recommended for children under 2
Beef Heart
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 28.5g
- Iron: 6.8mg
- Coenzyme Q10: 11.3mg
- Vitamin B12: 13.7μg
- Taurine: 652mg
Clinical Applications:
- Severe anemia
- Athletic performance
- Energy metabolism support
- Cardiac health support
Contraindications:
- Iron overload conditions
- Severe kidney disease
- History of gout
Arctic/Nordic Specialties
Reindeer/Caribou
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 27.3g
- Iron: 4.7mg
- Vitamin B12: 4.8μg
- Selenium: 14.3μg
- Essential fatty acids: 2.8g
Clinical Applications:
- Cold climate adaptation
- Growth in extreme environments
- Iron deficiency prevention
- Protein-energy malnutrition
Contraindications:
- Game meat allergies
- Bleeding disorders
- Severe liver disease
Seal Meat
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 26.7g
- Iron: 11.4mg
- Omega-3 fatty acids: 4.2g
- Vitamin D: 13.6μg
- Vitamin B12: 40μg
Clinical Applications:
- Severe vitamin D deficiency
- Iron deficiency anemia
- Cold climate nutrition
- Brain development support
Contraindications:
- Marine mammal allergies
- Mercury sensitivity
- Bleeding disorders
Pacific Island Specialties
Sea Turtle Meat
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 23.5g
- Iron: 2.8mg
- Vitamin A: 1,200 IU
- Omega-3: 2.1g
- Selenium: 38.4μg
Clinical Applications:
- Traditional growth support
- Visual development
- Brain development
- Island nutrition adaptation
Contraindications:
- Reptile protein allergies
- Conservation restrictions
- Mercury concerns in young children
Flying Fox (Fruit Bat)
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 22.8g
- Iron: 5.6mg
- Zinc: 2.9mg
- Vitamin B12: 4.7μg
- Taurine: 780mg
Clinical Applications:
- Island protein source
- Iron deficiency prevention
- Traditional growth support
- Protein-energy malnutrition
Contraindications:
- Zoonotic disease risk
- Not recommended for immunocompromised
- Careful sourcing required
Rare Fish Varieties
Monkfish
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 24.2g
- Selenium: 46.8μg
- Vitamin B12: 1.8μg
- Phosphorus: 252mg
- Iodine: 88μg
Clinical Applications:
- Thyroid function support
- Growth and development
- Cognitive development
- Alternative to common fish
Contraindications:
- Fish allergies
- Iodine sensitivity
- History of seafood reactions
Barramundi
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 20.8g
- Omega-3: 2.5g
- Vitamin D: 6.2μg
- Selenium: 42.1μg
- Potassium: 384mg
Clinical Applications:
- Brain development
- Visual acuity support
- Bone health
- Mild cases of picky eating
Contraindications:
- Fish protein allergy
- Bleeding disorders
- High mercury sensitivity
Mediterranean Specialties
Wild Boar
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 28.3g
- Iron: 4.5mg
- Zinc: 3.8mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.8mg
- Niacin: 8.2mg
Clinical Applications:
- Growth support
- Athletic performance
- Iron deficiency
- Protein-energy malnutrition
Contraindications:
- Pork allergies
- Religious restrictions
- High purine diet restrictions
Rabbit
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 33.2g
- Iron: 2.4mg
- Phosphorus: 240mg
- Vitamin B12: 6.5μg
- Essential amino acids: 29.8g
Clinical Applications:
- Hypoallergenic meat option
- Growth faltering
- Sports nutrition
- Recovery nutrition
Contraindications:
- Rabbit starvation risk (too lean)
- Need for fat supplementation
- History of meat allergies
Exotic Bird Species
Ostrich
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 26.9g
- Iron: 3.2mg
- Vitamin B12: 2.1μg
- Creatine: 3.4g
- Carnosine: 400mg
Clinical Applications:
- Red meat alternative
- Athletic performance
- Iron deficiency
- Growth support
Contraindications:
- Avian protein allergies
- High purine conditions
- Severe kidney disease
Pheasant
Nutrient Content (per 100g):
- Protein: 27.1g
- Iron: 1.8mg
- Zinc: 1.4mg
- Vitamin B6: 0.7mg
- Selenium: 16.2μg
Clinical Applications:
- Lean protein source
- Picky eaters
- Sports nutrition
- Growth support
Contraindications:
- Bird protein allergies
- Lead shot contamination risk
- Wild game sensitivities
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