Is Venison Acidic or Alkaline?
Venison (raw) is acid-forming: Positive PRAL: acid-forming after digestion.
Classification
Raw venison comes to +11.5, higher than raw roast beef (+9.2), because game is very lean and, at only 97 kcal per 100 g, delivers a lot of protein and phosphorus. Roasting raises the value further through water loss. Red cabbage and lingonberries on the side are not just tradition; they also bring some potassium to the plate.
In the Meat & Sausages category, venison (raw) ranks #47 of 67, sorted from alkaline to acid-forming. More alkaline options include Fried sausage (+11.3), Kassler (cured smoked pork loin) (+10.9), Pork belly (+10.8). More acid-forming are Chicken thigh (+11.8), Corned beef (+11.8), Veal (+12.1).
Acidic or alkaline: PRAL, not pH
On this site, acidic and alkaline refer to the PRAL (potential renal acid load). It estimates what a food leaves behind once it has been digested: a positive value is acid-forming, a negative value is alkalizing. That is different from the pH of the food itself: a lemon tastes sour, yet its PRAL is −4.0, so it is alkalizing. Your diet does not change your blood pH. It does change how much acid your kidneys have to deal with.
What balances venison
A serving (125 g) of venison adds +14.4 to your daily balance. These three bring it back; the grams shown offset exactly this serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is venison acidic?
It depends on what you mean by acidic. The pH describes the food itself, for example how sour it tastes. The PRAL describes what it leaves behind after digestion: Venison (raw) has a PRAL of +11.5 per 100 g, so it counts as acid-forming in your daily acid-base balance.
How much kale offsets a serving (125 g) of venison?
A serving (125 g) of venison adds +14.4 to your daily balance. Kale (fresh) has −11.7 per 100 g, so about 120 g of kale offset this serving.
Do I have to avoid venison on an alkaline diet?
No. What counts is the balance of the whole day, not a single food. Venison is acid-forming; with enough vegetables, potatoes and fruit on the same plate, the meal stays balanced.
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Source: Basentracker food database (PRAL according to Remer & Manz, calculated from protein, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and calcium per 100 g). This information does not replace medical advice.