Dog meat
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Dog meat is the flesh and other edible parts derived from dogs. Historically human consumption of dog meat has been recorded in many parts of the world.[4]
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
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Energy | 1,096 kJ (262 kcal) |
0.1 g | |
Dietary fiber | 0 g |
20.2 g | |
19 g | |
Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
Vitamin A equiv. | 0% 3.6 μg |
Thiamine (B1) | 10% 0.12 mg |
Riboflavin (B2) | 14% 0.18 mg |
Niacin (B3) | 12% 1.9 mg |
Vitamin C | 3% 3 mg |
Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
Calcium | 1% 8 mg |
Iron | 16% 2.8 mg |
Phosphorus | 13% 168 mg |
Potassium | 9% 270 mg |
Sodium | 3% 72 mg |
Other constituents | Quantity |
Water | 60.1 g |
Cholesterol | 44.4 mg |
Ash | 0.8 g |
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults,[1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies.[2] Source: Yong-Geun Ann (1999)[3] |
In the 21st century dog meat is consumed to a limited extent in Korea, China,[5] Indonesia, Nigeria,[6] Switzerland,[7] Vietnam,[8] and India;[9] it is eaten or is legal to be eaten in other countries throughout the world. Some cultures view the consumption of dog meat as part of their traditional, ritualistic, or day-to-day cuisine, and other cultures consider consumption of dog meat a taboo, even where it had been consumed in the past. Opinions also vary drastically across different regions within different countries.[10][11] It was estimated in 2014 that worldwide, 27 million dogs are eaten each year by humans.[12]