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Elephant Calories
Elephant
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Elephant (150 g) has 180 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 33 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 75% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Elephant Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
180
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
33g
· 66% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 77% · Fat 23%
Elephant nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (150 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 33 g | 66% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Elephant?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 80 g | 96 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Elephant
Can you eat elephant meat?
Yes, elephant meat has been eaten in some places, but that does not make it a suitable or lawful food to seek out. Elephants are protected in many regions, and hunting or trading their meat can violate wildlife laws and harm conservation efforts.
What does elephant meat taste like?
Elephant meat is often described in accounts as rich and similar to other game meats, but reports are limited and vary. Taste would depend on the animal, cut, and preparation, so there is no dependable standard description.
Is elephant meat legal?
Elephant meat is subject to wildlife laws, which differ by country and may prohibit hunting, possession, or trade. International rules also restrict trade in many elephant species and products, so legality cannot be assumed from where the meat is offered.
Why don't people commonly eat elephant meat?
Elephant meat is not a common food because elephants are protected wildlife, are not raised as livestock, and are difficult to source legally. Hunting them for meat can threaten populations and create serious conservation concerns.
Do people eat elephant meat in Africa?
Some communities in parts of Africa have eaten elephant meat, including in situations involving illegal hunting or human-wildlife conflict. This is not a universal African food tradition, and elephant hunting and trade are restricted under many national and international rules.
Is elephant meat safe to eat?
Elephant meat cannot be assumed safe: it is not generally produced through regulated livestock systems, and wild game can carry disease-causing organisms. Meat from an unverified source also raises legal and conservation concerns.
Is elephant meat halal?
Many Islamic legal opinions do not consider elephant meat permissible to eat, though rulings can differ by school and interpretation. For a personal religious ruling, consult a trusted authority within your tradition.
How is elephant meat traditionally prepared?
There is no single widely established preparation method for elephant meat; reports describe local practices that vary by community and circumstance. Because sourcing it may involve protected wildlife and unsafe, unregulated meat, it is not a food to seek or prepare.
Is elephant meat like beef?
Elephant meat is sometimes compared with beef as a red meat, but it is not interchangeable with beef in taste, texture, or sourcing. Descriptions are anecdotal, and elephant meat is not a standard, regulated market product.
Does elephant meat come from endangered animals?
It can come from threatened or protected elephant populations, depending on the species and location. Elephant meat trade may be linked to poaching, so its source matters; buying it can support harm to wildlife even when the meat is presented as local food.
Elephant Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
1.8µg · 75% DV
B3
6.75mg · 42% DV
B5
1.8mg · 36% DV
B6
0.52mg · 31% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
270mg · 39% DV
Zinc
3.3mg · 30% DV
Iron
5.25mg · 29% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
480mg · 14% DV
Sodium
90mg · 4% DV
Elephant Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Elephant
To burn the 180 calories in 1 piece (medium) (150 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Elephant?
Elephant meat comes from the muscle of an elephant; it is not a familiar everyday meat or a standard shop product for most readers. It has been eaten as bushmeat in some parts of Africa, but elephant populations are protected, and hunting and trade are tightly restricted in many places.
Its taste and texture vary with the cut and cooking method; where it has been eaten, it is reported in slow-cooked stews. It is not a routine menu choice in most English-speaking countries. The supplied table lists 22 g of protein and 3 g of fat per 100 g. If you are looking for a similar high-protein meal, choose legally sold meat instead.
How Nutritious Is Elephant?
Nutrient density
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Elephant Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Elephant Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Elephant Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Elephant Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.