Calories in Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native)
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Caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native) contains 786 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 97% of its calories come from fat, with 3% from protein 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 25% of the Daily Value for iron.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
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 | 786 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 84.4 g | 108% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 6.7 g | 13% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus M | 107 mg | 9% |
% 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 3%
- Fat 97%
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
- Protein6.7 gbelow the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat84.4 gin the top quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.85 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water7.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 7.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 1.5 g |
| Energy C | 3,290 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 240 IU |
Other forms of Caribou
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 255 | 52.1 g | 0 g | 5.2 g |
| Caribou, shoulder meat, dried (Alaska Native) Dried or dry | 271 | 59.4 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter meat, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Caribou, liver, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 122 | 15 g | 6.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Caribou, tongue, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 260 | 13.7 g | 0 g | 22.8 g |
| Caribou, eye, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 326 | 10.8 g | 0 g | 31.4 g |
| Caribou, hind quarter, meat, cooked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 159 | 28.8 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Caribou | 166 | 29.5 g | 0 g | 4.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea lion, Steller, fat (Alaska Native) | 850 | 0.9 g | 0 g | 94 g |
| Whale, bowhead, subcutaneous fat (blubber) (Alaska Native) | 870 | 0.4 g | 0 g | 96.5 g |
| Oil, spotted seal (Alaska Native) | 894 | 0 g | 0 g | 99.3 g |
| Oil, bearded seal (Oogruk) (Alaska Native) | 899 | 0.56 g | 0 g | 99.6 g |
| Industrial oil as ingredient in food | 892 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, whale, bowhead (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, walrus (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| Oil, beluga, whale (Alaska Native) | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw caribou?
100 g of raw caribou has 786 kcal.
How much protein is in raw caribou?
Raw caribou contains 6.7 g of protein per 100 g (13% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 3% 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 raw caribou?
Raw caribou has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw caribou?
Raw caribou contains 84.4 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw caribou contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Does caribou have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, caribou, bone marrow, raw (Alaska Native) has 786 kcal, while caribou, rump meat, half dried (Alaska Native) has 255 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 169800. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 65/100 (how it is calculated).
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