{"id":10168,"date":"2026-03-31T16:57:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:57:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/?page_id=10168"},"modified":"2026-04-28T22:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T20:24:38","slug":"alpaka-fleisch-naehrwerte","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/en\/products\/gourmet-alpaka-fleisch\/alpaka-fleisch-naehrwerte\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpaka Fleisch N\u00e4hrwerte \u2013 Eiweiss, Fettgehalt &#038; Kalorien"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"10168\" class=\"elementor elementor-10168\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1eba78 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d1eba78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3769b4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3769b4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alpaka Meat Nutritional Values<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6afd7f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6afd7f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">High in protein, low in fat\n\u2013 the unique nutritional values of alpaca meat<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a2d636 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a2d636\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-id=\"a110c9c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cbff3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9cbff3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f3657 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a3f3657\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1fa956 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"b1fa956\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7763d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7763d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alpaka Meat Nutritional Values <\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf5b8c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"cf5b8c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ecd864 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0ecd864\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wie gesund ist Alpaka Fleisch?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a5f694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a5f694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1460\">Alpaka Fleisch \u00fcberzeugt durch hervorragende N\u00e4hrwerte:<\/strong> Es enth\u00e4lt viel Eiweiss, ist besonders fettarm und weist eine ausgewogene Zusammensetzung auf.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81ba768 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81ba768\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf09b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9cf09b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"689\">Compared to traditional meats such as beef or pork, alpaca meat is considered particularly light while still being rich in nutrients.<\/p><p data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"689\">Doch wie gesund ist Alpaka Fleisch wirklich \u2013 und wie schneidet es im Vergleich zu Rind oder HIrsch ab?<\/p><p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"840\">Hierfinden Sie alle wichtigen N\u00e4hrwerte von Alpaka Fleisch \u00fcbersichtlich dargestellt \u2013 von Eiweiss und Fettgehalt bis zum Wasseranteil und wissenschaftlichen Analysewerten.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68414cb elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"68414cb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alpaka-entrecote-gericht-gemuese-safranreis-1024x559.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10178\" alt=\"Alpaka Fleisch N\u00e4hrwerte - Alpaka Entrec\u00f4te Gericht mit Gem\u00fcse \u2013 mageres und eiweissreiches Fleisch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alpaka-entrecote-gericht-gemuese-safranreis-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alpaka-entrecote-gericht-gemuese-safranreis-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alpaka-entrecote-gericht-gemuese-safranreis-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alpaka-entrecote-gericht-gemuese-safranreis-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alpaka-entrecote-gericht-gemuese-safranreis-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alpaka-entrecote-gericht-gemuese-safranreis-600x327.jpg 600w, https:\/\/alpaka-appenzell.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/alpaka-entrecote-gericht-gemuese-safranreis.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Tender alpaca entrec\u00f4te with seasonal vegetables and saffron rice<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d015751 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d015751\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The following values represent a standard, consumer-oriented overview of nutritional content and offer a clear insight into the composition of alpaca meat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2bc57f elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"e2bc57f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c717402 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c717402\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alpaka Fleisch N\u00e4hrwerte im Vergleich zu Rind und Hirsch<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef0d372 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ef0d372\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"418\">The nutritional value of alpaca meat is best understood when compared directly with well-known meats such as beef and venison. This comparison highlights alpaca meat\u2019s low fat content, high protein levels, and balanced composition.<\/p><p data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"418\">For a meaningful comparison, equivalent cuts are used across all types of meat\u2014 <strong>specifically loin cuts<\/strong> .<\/p><p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1007\">The values for alpaca meat are based on a scientific analysis of the <strong>Musculus longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTLM)<\/strong> , a high-quality loin muscle.<\/p><p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1106\">For consistency, comparable premium cuts are also used for the other meats:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1177\"><li data-section-id=\"1rkl3aq\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1141\"><strong>Beef:<\/strong> entrec\u00f4te (loin cut)<\/li><li data-section-id=\"t8862w\" data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1177\"><strong>Venison:<\/strong> entrec\u00f4te (loin cut)<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1322\">This ensures that equivalent cuts are being compared, allowing for a realistic representation of differences in protein, fat, and overall composition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19dab2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"19dab2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"alpaka-vergleich\"> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Nutritional Values per 100 g <\/th> <th>Alpaca<br><\/span><\/th> <th>Beef<br><\/span><\/th> <th>Hirsch<br><\/span><\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Energy<\/td> <td>approx. 120 kcal<\/td> <td>approx. 130 kcal<\/td> <td>approx. 111 kcal<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Protein<\/td> <td>approx. 22.7 g<\/td> <td>approx. 23.2 g<\/td> <td>approx. 23.1 g<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Fat<\/td> <td>approx. 2.2 g<\/td> <td>approx. 4.5 g<\/td> <td>approx. 2.1 g<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>of which saturated fat<\/td> <td>approx. 1 g<\/td> <td>approx. 2.2 g<\/td> <td>approx. 1.2 g<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Carbohydrates<\/td> <td>0 g<\/td> <td>0 g<\/td> <td>0 g<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td>Moisture content<\/td> <td>approx. 74.1 g<\/td> <td>approx. 71 g<\/td> <td>approx. 71.5 g<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div> <p class=\"alpaka-vergleich-note\"> The values are provided for guidance and may vary depending on the animal, origin, feeding, and cut. In direct comparison, alpaca meat stands out as particularly low in fat while maintaining a high protein content for the same type of muscle cut. <\/p> <p class=\"alpaka-vergleich-source\"> <strong>Sources:<\/strong><br> Alpaca: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0309174006002825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Nutrient composition and technological quality of meat from alpacas (Meat Science) <\/a><br> Analysis based on the muscle <em>Musculus longissimus thoracis et lumborum (LTLM)<\/em>, der in der Fleischforschung als Referenz f\u00fcr hochwertige R\u00fcckenst\u00fccke verwendet wird.<br><br> Beef and Venison: <a href=\"https:\/\/naehrwertdaten.ch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Swiss Food Composition Database (BLV) <\/a><br> Entries used: \u201cBeef, entrec\u00f4te, raw\u201d and \u201cVenison, entrec\u00f4te, raw\u201d <\/p> \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeaceab elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"aeaceab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc7d75b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc7d75b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is alpaca meat healthy?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1abe84 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1abe84\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Due to its combination of high protein content, low fat levels, and balanced composition, alpaca meat is often described as a particularly light and health-conscious alternative to traditional meats.<\/p><p>It is especially suitable for people who value a protein-rich diet while avoiding high-fat types of meat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50e51b5 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"50e51b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cdd97a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"cdd97a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"alpaka-details\">\r\n  <div class=\"alpaka-details-intro\">\r\n    <h2>Weitere Alpaka Fleisch N\u00e4hrwerte und wissenschaftliche Einordnung<\/h2>\r\n    <p>\r\n      For readers who would like to explore the composition of alpaca meat in greater depth, further scientifically based information on protein, fatty acids, water content, minerals, and its nutritional classification can be found below.\r\n    <\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"alpaka-accordion\">\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"alpaka-item\">\r\n      <summary>Protein and Amino Acid Profile<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"alpaka-content\">\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>High Protein Content<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Alpaca meat contains high-quality protein with a well-balanced amino acid profile. With around 20\u201323 g of protein per 100 g, it is comparable to beef and venison.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            The high protein content is a key reason why alpaca meat is often perceived as filling even in smaller portions. At the same time, its low fat content makes it easy to digest and less heavy than fattier types of meat.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>Amino Acid Profile<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Scientific studies describe alpaca meat as having a complete and well-balanced amino acid profile. Its biological value is primarily based on:\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>a high proportion of essential amino acids<\/li>\r\n            <li>good digestibility<\/li>\r\n            <li>a uniform muscle structure<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>\r\n            As a result, alpaca meat not only provides a high protein content but also serves as a protein source that is efficiently utilized by the body.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"alpaka-item\">\r\n      <summary>Fat Content and Fatty Acid Profile<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"alpaka-content\">\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>Low Fat Content<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            A key difference lies in the fat content. Alpaca meat contains significantly less intramuscular fat than beef and is comparable to venison in its low fat levels.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            This low fat content is one of the main reasons why alpaca meat is perceived as light, refined, and non-greasy. At the same time, it directly influences its nutritional values: less fat generally means lower energy density and an overall lighter composition.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>Fatty Acid Profile<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            In addition to the low fat content, the composition of fatty acids is also important. Scientific studies show that the intramuscular fat of alpaca meat contains a notable proportion of unsaturated fatty acids.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            The main groups can be categorized as follows:\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Saturated fatty acids (SFA): approx. 45\u201360%<\/li>\r\n            <li>Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA): approx. 30\u201340%<\/li>\r\n            <li>Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA): approx. 10\u201320%<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Compared to many intensively fed livestock, alpaca meat shows a differentiated fatty acid structure, which is relevant not only for flavor but also for its nutritional evaluation.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"alpaka-item\">\r\n      <summary>CLA as well as Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"alpaka-content\">\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Like other ruminants, alpaca meat contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a specific type of polyunsaturated fatty acid. It naturally occurs in the meat and milk of ruminant animals.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            The relevance of CLA lies in the fact that alpaca meat not only contains little fat, but that the quality of this fat is also of nutritional interest.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>Omega-3 and Omega-6<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            In addition, analyses have identified other functional fatty acids, including:\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>linoleic acid (Omega-6)<\/li>\r\n            <li>\u03b1-linolenic acid (Omega-3)<\/li>\r\n            <li>oleic acid<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Particularly important is the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 fatty acids, which studies describe as relatively balanced. This composition contributes to a more differentiated nutritional evaluation of alpaca meat.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"alpaka-item\">\r\n      <summary>Water Content and Meat Structure<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"alpaka-content\">\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>High Water Content<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            The relatively high water content of alpaca meat (approx. 74%) plays a key role in its unique structure. An often overlooked factor is that the water content significantly exceeds the level of intramuscular fat.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            This already explains on an analytical level why alpaca meat does not feel dry or heavy despite being very lean.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>Structure and Perception When Eating<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            In combination with the very low intramuscular fat content, this results in a distinctive texture. The meat is simultaneously:\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>juicy<\/li>\r\n            <li>tender<\/li>\r\n            <li>light<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>\r\n            This characteristic contributes to alpaca meat being perceived as pleasantly satisfying\u2014without the heaviness associated with fattier meats. It is precisely this combination of high water content, low fat levels, and fine muscle structure that makes alpaca meat stand out.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n    <details class=\"alpaka-item\">\r\n      <summary>Minerals and Other Nutritional Components<\/summary>\r\n      <div class=\"alpaka-content\">\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>Minerals<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            In addition to macronutrients, alpaca meat also contains relevant minerals. The total mineral content is approximately 1.1 g per 100 g.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Scientific studies highlight, among others:\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>iron (important for oxygen transport)<\/li>\r\n            <li>zinc<\/li>\r\n            <li>phosphorus<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>\r\n            These minerals complement the overall balanced nutritional profile and contribute to the meat\u2019s nutritional quality.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n          <h3>Other Components<\/h3>\r\n          <p>\r\n            Beyond protein, fat, and water, scientific analyses also examine additional parameters such as ash content, amino acids, and individual fatty acids. This demonstrates that alpaca meat stands out not because of a single value, but due to the combination of multiple favorable characteristics.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n          <p>\r\n            It is precisely this overall composition that makes alpaca meat an appealing option for those seeking a conscious, protein-rich, and at the same time light diet.\r\n          <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/details>\r\n\r\n   <details class=\"alpaka-item\">\r\n  <summary>Scientific Classification and Sources<\/summary>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"alpaka-content\">\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n      <h3>Scientific Perspective<\/h3>\r\n      <p>\r\n        In scientific publications, alpaca meat is often described as a lean meat with a high protein content and a well-balanced composition.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <p>\r\n        Particular emphasis is placed on:\r\n      <\/p>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li>the low intramuscular fat content<\/li>\r\n        <li>the high protein content<\/li>\r\n        <li>the high water content<\/li>\r\n        <li>the differentiated fatty acid profile<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n      <p>\r\n        This combination explains why alpaca meat is often classified, from a nutritional perspective, as a light, high-quality, and at the same time satisfying alternative to other meats.\r\n      <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"alpaka-detail\">\r\n      <h3>Scientific Sources<\/h3>\r\n\r\n      <ul class=\"alpaka-quelle\">\r\n        <li>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0309174009000667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            Nutrient composition and technological quality of meat from alpacas (Meat Science)\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/43341132\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            Nutrient composition of alpaca meat (PDF)\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/357527168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            Fatty acid composition of alpaca meat\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/digicomst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/545.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            Amino acid and sensory properties of alpaca meat (PDF)\r\n          <\/a>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n\r\n        <li>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/iere.org\/is-alpaca-meat-edible\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n            Is Alpaca Meat Edible? 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