Calories in Ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native)
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Ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native) contains 20 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from protein, with 23% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for iron and 15% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 20 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol M | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium M | 656 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Potassium M | 102 mg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 77%
- Fat 23%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3.8 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat0.5 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
- Sodium656 mgin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 52 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal19 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (2)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 90.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 3.1 g |
| Energy C | 82 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stew/soup, caribou (Alaska Native) | 41 | 3.8 g | 4.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Sourdock, young leaves (Alaska Native) | 42 | 2.3 g | 6.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Tea, herbal, brewed, Hohoysi (Hopi) | 2 | 0.12 g | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Tea, tundra, herb and laborador combination (Alaska Native) | 1 | 0 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Dark green vegetables as ingredient in omelet | 35 | 3 g | 4.5 g | 0.56 g |
| Stew, pinto bean and hominy, badufsuki (Hopi) | 32 | 1.4 g | 5.4 g | 0.54 g |
| Stew, moose (Alaska Native) | 55 | 6.6 g | 6 g | 0.5 g |
| Melon, banana (Navajo) | 21 | 0.84 g | 4.1 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native)?
100 g of ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native) has 20 kcal.
How much protein is in ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native)?
Ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native) contains 3.8 g of protein per 100 g (8% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 77% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is below the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native)?
Ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native) has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native)?
Ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native) contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.1 g is saturated (0.5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (18% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in ascidians (tunughnak) (Alaska Native)?
100 g contains 656 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168978. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 80/100 (how it is calculated).
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