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Venison

+0.1

Wild venison is exceptionally lean with higher omega-3 content than farmed meats, making it one of the least inflammatory red meat options available.

Ingredient score breakdown

Lean Protein

-0.5

Very low saturated fat content minimizes inflammatory pathways while supporting muscle and immune health.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

-0.4

Wild game grazing on diverse vegetation produces favorable fatty acid ratios that reduce inflammation.

Heme Iron

+1.0

Red meat iron promotes oxidative reactions and can generate inflammatory compounds during digestion.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Naturally FODMAP-free, making it suitable for low FODMAP diets when prepared with compliant seasonings.

Healthier alternatives

  • bison
  • grass fed beef

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