Venison Health Stats-Comparison to other meats/poultry/fish   

              Calories  Fat  Cholesterol  Protein
                           (gm)    (mg)       (gm)
Venison            139      5       62         22
Ground Beef        213     12       84         25
Beef brisket       213     13       77         24
Lamb, loin chop    183      8       80         25
Veal cutlet        155      4      112         28
Pork shoulder      207     13       82         22
Chicken breast     140      3       72         26
Salmon             140      5       60         21

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture and ESHA Research; analysis of venison done by The National Food Laboratory, Inc. (based on 3 ounce cooked portions) as shown by Highland Farm, Germantown, NY Publication.