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Guinea Pig

Guinea pig is a small livestock meat traditionally prepared in parts of the Andes, often roasted or fried.

Guinea Pig — illustrative ingredient image

About Guinea Pig

Guinea pig is the edible meat of the domesticated cavy, a small stock animal traditionally raised for food in parts of the Andes. It is usually sold or prepared as a whole small carcass rather than as standardized cuts, and may be served whole or portioned after cooking.

When cooked, it can have a firm, relatively lean texture and a mild, savoury flavour, with the skin becoming browned and crisp when exposed to high heat. Results depend on the animal’s size, whether the skin is retained, and the cooking method.

Common preparations include roasting, frying, grilling, and stewing, sometimes after splitting or flattening the carcass. These methods change browning, crispness, firmness, and moisture; names and preparation customs also vary between regional cuisines.

Ingredient type
whole food

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guinea pig

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Guinea Pig nutrition & diet

Guinea Pig nutritional value

Guinea pig meat — F 74

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named food form.

Calories
96kcal
Protein
19.0g
Carbs
0.1g
Fat
1.6g

Per 100 g edible portion, as recorded in Tablas Peruanas de Composición de Alimentos 2017. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate (CHOCDF), not available carbohydrate. Values apply to this form, not prepared dishes, sauces or extracts.

Portions & preparation

Establish the animal’s identity, cut, and preparation before using a reference, since whole roasted, fried, braised, and portioned meat differ in edible yield. Record whether skin, bones, organs, or added fat remain. Traditional preparation and serving context should not be replaced by a generic poultry or rabbit entry.

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Diet considerations

Animal-derived meat from guinea pig, a distinct species and traditional livestock food in some Andean cuisines. Compatibility changes with frying fats, marinades, cereal coatings, sauces, or side dishes. It should not be substituted with another small-animal meat reference; carbohydrate patterns arise mainly from preparation and accompanying ingredients.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically incompatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically incompatible
  • Keto
    May be compatible
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    May be compatible
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically incompatible
The ingredient profile identifies an animal-derived food or derivative.
Vegetarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies animal flesh, seafood or a derivative excluded by a vegetarian diet.
Pescatarian · Typically incompatible
The profile identifies land-animal meat or a derivative, which is excluded by this pescatarian definition.
Keto · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · May be compatible
The plain form may fit a carbohydrate-restricted diet. Check the portion, added sugar, coatings and sauces against the nutrition values above.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Peruvian Food Composition Tables 2017 — F 74 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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