Rabbit

meats

Rabbit

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 5.0

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Rabbit Healthy?

Yes — Rabbit is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto8/10APPROVED

Rabbit is zero net carbs with moderate fat (8-12%). Lean meat that pairs well with fat sources. Excellent micronutrient profile including B vitamins.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Rabbit is meat from a slaughtered animal. Excluded from vegan diet completely.

Paleo9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed wild game meat. Paleolithic staple with excellent nutrient profile and lean protein content.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Traditional Mediterranean game meat, particularly in Spanish and Italian cuisines. Very lean, low in saturated fat, and represents historical Mediterranean protein sources.

Carnivore8/10APPROVED

Unprocessed animal meat, lean protein with good nutrient profile. Widely accepted in carnivore community. Slightly lower score due to being non-ruminant.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Whole, unprocessed game meat. Fully compliant with Whole30 guidelines.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Rabbit is lean unprocessed game meat with no FODMAP content. Monash University confirms all unprocessed meats are low-FODMAP at any serving size.

DASH9/10APPROVED

Rabbit is very lean (1.5-2g saturated fat per 3 oz) with 25g protein. Excellent DASH protein source. Low in cholesterol and rich in minerals.

Zone9/10APPROVED

Exceptionally lean white meat with minimal fat, high protein density, and excellent micronutrient profile (B vitamins, selenium, phosphorus). Unprocessed and anti-inflammatory. Ideal Zone protein building block. Sears recommends lean poultry and game meats.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Lean white meat with excellent omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, especially if wild or grass-fed. Low in saturated fat, high in protein. Minimal processing. Aligns with anti-inflammatory protein recommendations. Underutilized anti-inflammatory protein source.

GLP-1 Friendly9/10APPROVED

Exceptional protein (21g per 100g), very low fat (3g per 100g, mostly unsaturated), highly digestible, and nutrient-dense. One of the leanest meats available. Ideal for GLP-1 patients seeking maximum protein with minimal fat.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus5.0Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Rabbit

Keto 8/10
  • Zero net carbs
  • Lean meat (requires fat pairing)
  • High in B vitamins
  • Whole, unprocessed meat
Paleo 9/10
  • Wild game meat
  • Paleolithic staple
  • Lean protein
  • Unprocessed
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Traditional Mediterranean game
  • Very lean protein
  • Low saturated fat content
  • Historically significant in Mediterranean diet
Carnivore 8/10
  • Unprocessed meat
  • Lean protein
  • Complete amino acids
  • Non-ruminant but acceptable
Whole30 9/10
  • Unprocessed meat
  • No additives
  • Game meat acceptable
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Unprocessed game meat
  • No fermentable carbohydrates
  • Low fat, high protein
DASH 9/10
  • Very low saturated fat
  • High protein
  • Rich in selenium and B vitamins
  • Minimal sodium
Zone 9/10
  • Very lean protein
  • Minimal fat content
  • Unprocessed
  • High micronutrient density
  • Anti-inflammatory profile
  • very lean protein
  • favorable omega-3/omega-6 ratio
  • low saturated fat
  • minimal processing
  • nutrient-dense
  • High protein
  • Very low fat
  • Mostly unsaturated fat
  • Highly digestible
  • Nutrient-dense
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