Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) contains 155 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 48% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more 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 52% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2), 40% of the Daily Value for iron and 20% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 155 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 20.1 g | 40% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.68 mg | 52% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Iron M | 7.2 mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus M | 162 mg | 13% |
% 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 52%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein20.1 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat8.3 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal13 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 71.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 0.4 g |
| Energy C | 649 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 260 IU |
Other forms of Bear
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear, polar, meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 130 | 25.6 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Bear | 257 | 32.2 g | 0 g | 13.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, liver (Alaska Native) | 156 | 16.6 g | 4.3 g | 8 g |
| Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) | 156 | 16.6 g | 4.3 g | 8 g |
| Sea lion, Steller, liver (Alaska Native) | 137 | 22.9 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Fish, salmon, tipnuk, fermented (Alaska Native) | 159 | 15.9 g | 0 g | 10.6 g |
| Squirrel, ground, meat (Alaska Native) | 111 | 19.3 g | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Ham, for use with vegetables | 117 | 18 g | 1.6 g | 4.4 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, head, eyes, cheeks and soft bones (Alaska Native) | 107 | 18.6 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (Alaska Native) | 141 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in bear?
100 g of bear has 155 kcal.
Is bear high in protein?
Bear contains 20.1 g of protein per 100 g (40% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is above the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in bear?
Bear has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in bear?
Bear contains 8.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does bear contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Riboflavin (B2) (52% DV), iron (40% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV) and phosphorus (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Does bear have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, bear, black, meat (Alaska Native) has 155 kcal, while bear, polar, meat, raw (Alaska Native) has 130 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 169793. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 70/100 (how it is calculated).
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