Rabbit Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Rabbit meat is characterized by a high protein density and a low proportion of connective tissue (collagen), which enhances its overall digestibility compared to many other meats .
Rabbit is a particularly concentrated source of vitamin B12, providing some of the highest levels per 100g among common terrestrial animal species .
The fat profile of rabbit meat is naturally lower in saturated fatty acids (SFA) than many other red meats, and its composition can be further shifted toward polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) through specific dietary interventions in the animal's feed .
Early research in animal models suggests that rabbit-based diets may support improved stool and coat quality in kittens when compared to standard extruded dry diets, though human clinical implications are not established .

Interesting fact

Rabbit meat was historically considered a 'Lenten meat' by the Catholic Church in the 6th century, as newborn rabbits were classified as aquatic animals, allowing them to be eaten during fasts.

Standout nutrients

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Vitamin B12

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Niacin

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Choline

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Vitamin B6

144

kcal per 100g

Protein24.1g

Fat5.95g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat1.57g

Monounsat1.45g

Saturated2.08g

Trans0.10g

Seasonality

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Diet

Gluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow FodmapPaleo

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Rabbits have high feed-conversion efficiency and lower methane emissions than ruminants.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

2–3 days

Keep in the coldest part of the fridge

Freeze

6–12 months

Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn

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Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Growth Performance, Carcass Traits and Meat Quality in Rabbits Fed with Two Different Percentages of Extruded Linseed - PMC

[3]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Current Evidence on Raw Meat Diets in Pets: A Natural Symbol, but ...

[5]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Unveiling the Nutritional Quality of Terrestrial Animal Source Foods by Species and Characteristics of Livestock Systems - PMC

[6]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

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