Kangaroo is an exceptionally lean and nutritious meat that is ideal if your goal is high satiety and/or fat loss.
Although iconic in Australia, they are also at plague proportions around farms, so they are culled and sold for food. They are effectively wild game, eating their natural diet and are more active than animals raised in captivity.
The remarkable nutrient profile of wild meat like this gives us a feel for the nutrient density that would have naturally occurred in the past before widespread agriculture.
The kangaroo is more than 90% protein and comes packed with a wide range of vitamins and minerals, including B2, B3, B6 and B12, along with copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and zinc.
Note: Unfortunately, the full amino acid profile isn’t available for kangaroo meat, so the diet quality score isn’t as high as it would be if it was measured.
Scorecard
- Diet Quality Score = 61%
- Satiety Index Score = 82%
- Protein % = 84%
- P:E ratio = 9.1
Macros
One serving provides 284 calories, 60 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 4 g of net carbs.
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
SERVES 1
- 180 g of kangaroo steak.
- 50 g spinach
- 40 g sauerkraut
- 40 g cottage cheese
Directions
- BBQ kangaroo steak. Don’t overcook it, as it can get too tough. Alternatively, you can air fry for 15 minutes at 180°C/350°F.
- Add other ingredients and plate up.
Make sure you leave plenty of time to eat this meal. Although there are not a lot of calories, it is quite bulking and takes some chewing!
More
- Want more amazing recipes like this that focus on satiety (feeling fuller for longer with less calories/energy) and the critical nutrients you’re probably missing? Check out our NutriBooster recipe books (including free recipe samples).
- If you want to finally lose excess weight without hunger using a guided program, including personalised satiety reports, check out the Macros Masterclass.
