Cooked Rabbit Meat
Rabbit is one of the purest and healthiest white meats of all, with the highest protein and the lowest fat and cholesterol of all animal meats. Its glycemic index does not apply, and it is a best friend to the heart, the lungs and a strict diet.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Eat it poached or oven-cooked with a vegetable stew, or in a traditional molokhia soup made with light, healthy rabbit broth.
Best preparation methods
Cook it slowly over gentle heat with mastic, cardamom, onion and lemon to enhance its aromatic flavour and stop it drying out; avoid browning it in hydrogenated oils.
Important Nutritional Note
A very safe meat for people with high blood pressure and hardened arteries thanks to its low sodium and fat, and excellent for older people because it is quickly digested and absorbed.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (120 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 173 kcal | 207.6 kcal |
| Protein | 33 g | 39.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g | 4.2 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It provides 19.1 g of protein per 100 kcal, ranking 18 of 49 in Meat, fish & eggs (highest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Why do doctors recommend rabbit for people with heart disease and high blood pressure?
Because it has the lowest cholesterol, fat and sodium compared with chicken and red meat, together with very pure protein.
How many calories are in 120 g of cooked rabbit?
The portion contains only about 210 kcal, with an impressive 40 g of protein, about 4 g of fat and zero carbohydrate.
Does rabbit meat help reduce liver and belly fat?
Certainly. It gives the muscles the fuel they need to burn fat without raising insulin levels or storing new fat.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.