Wild Boar Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Wild boar meat is characterized by a high nutrient density, providing significant amounts of protein, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, iron, and B-complex vitamins while maintaining lower fat levels than many livestock species .
The fat profile of wild boar is notably different from domestic pork, containing higher levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and a more favorable ratio of unsaturated to saturated fats .
Because wild boar is a red meat, its consumption is subject to the same institutional guidance as other red meats, which suggests that high intakes are associated with increased risks of hypertension and cardiovascular mortality .
Early research comparing offal indicates that wild boar organs, specifically the heart and kidneys, may contain nearly double the concentration of linoleic and linolenic acids (essential fatty acids) found in domestic pigs .

Interesting fact

Unlike domestic pigs, wild boar are born with longitudinal stripes that provide camouflage in the forest, a trait they lose as they mature into their dark, bristly adult coats.

Standout nutrients

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Choline

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Protein

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Vitamin B12

ELITE

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Vitamin B6

134

kcal per 100g

Protein23.8g

Fat3.82g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.57g

Monounsat1.50g

Saturated1.15g

Seasonality

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Diet

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Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Often sourced from population management programs, reducing its environmental footprint compared to intensive farming.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Store in the coldest part of the fridge

Freeze

6–12 months

Vacuum sealing is recommended to prevent freezer burn

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

Swiss Food Database

1 contributing source food

USDA

USDA FoodData Central

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Edible Offal as a Valuable Source of Nutrients in the Diet—A Review

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

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

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

Benefits and Risks Associated with Meat Consumption during Key ...

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

Effects of red meat taxes and warning labels on food groups ... - PMC

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

Coverage

Nutrients

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