Grilled wild boar chops
Grilled wild boar chops are a rustic, savory dish featuring thick-cut chops from wild boar, typically marinated in herbs, garlic, and spices before being grilled over an open flame. This dish is popular in many European cuisines, especially in regions like Germany, Italy, and Spain, where wild boar hunting is a tradition.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Wild boar meat is lean and high in protein, with significantly less fat than domestic pork, making it a nutrient-dense choice. A typical serving provides a good amount of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of approximately 200-250 kcal per 100 grams of cooked meat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 330 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 90 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.0 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
Per 1 chop (about 150 g, cooked) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Wild boar meat has a richer, more complex flavor than conventional pork due to the animal's varied diet and active lifestyle, and it's often considered a sustainable, free-range protein source.
